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Originally Posted by Graystoke
 DUCATI!
However, there is no way I could even afford to maintain one. |
you'd be surprised at how easy it is to work on 2v Desmo's.
99% of the valves will remain in spec, short of racing the motor constantly. Order a set of shims, or order the specific shims if needed when checking tolerance.
and, Ducati since 2006 (I think) extended their valve check/adjustment intervals.
Ducati for YEARs was notorious for frequent and $$ maintenance. But over the years they've really really improved upon it. Granted, the intervals are still probably every 5k for the valves - and the metric counter parts are probably 15k. But a lot of folks fail to consider that the valve actuation is mechanical - opening AND closing the valves via rocker (as opposed to springs). But, as mentioned earlier, unless you're full-on racing the bike, the likelihood of needing to actually adjust the valves is somewhat rare. But still good to check to make sure you're not losing any power.
4v Desmo's....yeah, that can get time consuming, or $$$ if taking to a dealer.