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Originally Posted by Alanclark
Thank you everyone for replying, I adjusted the idle mixture screws and took it for a short spin and its run better then it has before. Hopefully that's all it takes
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Sorry to contradict, but at 14K...a valve clearance check is vital. For all you know (unless you've got service history) its never been done per the recommended maintenance schedule.
If NOT done...valves/seats can burn, lost compression (performance) and reliability the long term result. Bending valve or cam damage terrible scenario.
IF DONE....you'll be instantly rewarded with a reliable, fine starting, idling accelerating machine with both predictable performance and fuel economy.
Reliability in the long term as well.
Yes, its a service toughie...but really worth the effort. Don't blow it off.
Ugh, and don't ever buy a Ducati with the desmodromic (valve system) ......scheduled valve checks absolutely imperative! Though an involved task!