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Dukedesmo liked KevB's post in the thread 916 Brief Power Loss.
Had similar issue a few years back. Under load the engine would splutter and hold back. In my case it was that all tank hoses were...
Aug 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM -
Dukedesmo rated Petsmith's post
Agree in the thread 916 Brief Power Loss.
I'd also check the fuse under the seat near the solenoids. Mine had a dodgy connection there which caused high resistance and heat that...
Aug 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM -
Dukedesmo replied to the thread 916 Brief Power Loss.
Mine also melted the fuel pump fuse holder and fuse, it was a sticky lump of snotty plastic attached to the wires - oddly was still...
Aug 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM -
Dukedesmo replied to the thread 916 Brief Power Loss.
Probably not this but, I had a fuel cut-off situation on my 916 due to expanding 'O' rings in the tank connectors, though mine just...
Aug 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM -
Dukedesmo replied to the thread 1976 Ducati 450 Scrambler.
Well, I like it. :upyeah: Odd that they reversed the gaiter setup on later models though - mine (1968) had the gaiters on the forks...
Jul 31, 2025 at 10:26 AM -
Dukedesmo rated Pete1950's post
Agree in the thread 1976 Ducati 450 Scrambler.
You are entitled to your opinion. And so am I. And I think my 1972 yellow 450 Scrambler is outstandingly pretty. So there.
Jul 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM -
Dukedesmo liked Pete1950's post in the thread 1976 Ducati 450 Scrambler.
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Jul 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Dukedesmo replied to the thread Help Me In Fixing A Broken Crank Case On A Dirt Bike....
JB weld is good stuff and I would try it but I would also, if possible try to reinforce by JB welding extra material onto the outside as...
Jul 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM -
Dukedesmo rated Jez900ie's post
Agree in the thread Why It Has To Be Leather.
I'm getting confused. The clothing being "idiotically tested", by "a clown" that is highly rated as safe -presumably due to these...
Jul 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM