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Finally managed to get my wheel issue sorted. One pair of gold FPS snowflake wheels are ready to fit. Now the top end engine rebuild starts....
Steadily working my way through all the issues to get a perfect running example. Latest roadblock is swapping out the magnesium speedline wheels...
Why not email him? I just have...just to let him know how much he is appreciated and are thinking of him. Insurance may cover the loss of bikes...
The combination of poor running and a flattening battery suggests to me that your rec/reg is on the way out. It is acting as a parasitic load on...
OK. Final post from me on this thread. Update on the situation with grateful thanks to Travellingman and much sadness that I cannot do the same to...
So finally got everything fitted. Started her up. Got a good tickover and was able to back choke off. But she just would not take any throttle....
OK, so I bit the bullet and sent my carbs off to be professionally rebuilt. Used Coln Engineering in Gloucester. They did full ultrasonic clean,...
If you go to Facebook group Ducati 350/500 GTL/GTV you can see a video
So, to cut a long story short, I found a pristine black and gold 350GTV in a dealer in Birmingham. It is in perfect running order. I have also...
I bought one. Now the pain begins!
I am now becoming an expert in these bikes due to a screw loose somewhere! But I love the looks of them. The OP was close, but no cigar. As others...
Ok. So fuel supply is ok. I have taken the carbs off and would like to get them professionally overhauled. Are there any recommendations for...
The situation with the bike got worse and worse to the point it would not start at all. Remembering the advice of my old physics teacher when...
Thanks both! Food for thought.
My quest continues. Still looking for a good, running 500 sport desmo. Preferably UK based. Thanks for looking.
The one thing I have not checked is the fuel level with carbs in place. I guess that's next.
Thanks Mick-Bob. I removed the dynojet parts and have put everything back to stock...carb internals, airbox, trumpets, filter. And standard silencers.
Apologies for the rather sporadic posting but my opportunities for getting into The Shed have been limited of late! To recap, I was chasing a poor...
The engine was stone cold. I was reassured they were similar readings.
So, update. Compression is equal on both cylinders at 100 psi. I guess check of valve clearances is next step, but of hey had closed up would I...
