[jonnymorrow]

Hey guys. Doing a valve adjustment and so far so good. Question, my horizontal exhaust closer is .05 mm (.002 in) Too loose?

Thanks.

-J

 

[ducpainter]

I still use the old spec which is as close to .000 as possible without binding. I think it's loose.

 

[jonnymorrow]

Crap. I hate doing closers. But I think you're right. Thanks for the advice.

-J

 

[phildo]

I wouldn't change a closer with .002. Old spec was .000 to.002
New range allows up to .008 on closer.

 

[jonnymorrow]

What's the story with old and new specs? Is there any advantage as to how the bike runs if the closer clearance is 0?

-J

 

[ducpainter]

What's the story with old and new specs? Is there any advantage as to how the bike runs if the closer clearance is 0?

-J

My opinion is Ducati loosened up the specs to lower perceived maintenance costs. The motors haven't changed. Why wouldn't they run better with precise closers?

Again, just my opinion.