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Old April 26th, 2015, 06:01 AM   #9
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Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R

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an oldie but a goodie.

Air cooled 2V Ducs (your 696 included) are dead reliable when correctly maintained. Some info for you if contemplating:

BELTS (timing belts, no cam chain (s) *must* be replaced every 3 years...its an interference engine..valves meet pistons if belt breaks. There are 2, about $90 ...and 2 hours DIY labor.

VALVES checks are easy, the desmo system opens AND shuts valves mechanically (no valve springs) there is both an opening AND closing clearance, adjusted via shims. 6000 mile inspection required, as they break in.. the valves stabilize to some degree. Def different, a bit tricky to perform shim changes when needed. But not impossible at all, just requires a unique method. Besides...there's only 4 to do! (see pic)

Thats about all that requires unique treatment, running gear all common, simple stuff. Dry clutch...same basic design as wet, though your 696 is wet...
nothing unique there.

Good hunting for your future purchase!
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