I'm sure that's so .... and I feel the same way . But he's a natural , and the camera loves him ! It would be great if Baron takes the bike back to him for a valve service ..... and films it !
Great video and some useful hints I have had my SP3 from new, late '96, 916cc, with a plaque (#504 - let the debates begin! ) which, as they were only glued on, resides with all the paperwork in a box...
Crazy stuff mine's on the yoke where it belongs, would you expect Porsche 911 owners not having their badges attached to the vehicle.
I follow him on YouTube does some great vlogs hes also one of the guys from 44 teeth give them a watch
I can see we're your coming from,I liked there R1 road ro track Vlog and boothy on the bmw BSB support racing team
Hi - I've been thinking about getting back into biking after a number of years and really would like an older 996. I couldn't afford one when they first came out but can now justify buying a standard lower spec. one. I saw the Baron SPS video and it gave some great insight into what to look for when buying one, most of the ones I've seen haven't been used much and I expect some problems when I finally get one. I don't mind this as it is part of the fun but I'd like to know a bit about what I'll be taking on, I'm sure the one I get won't be nice as Baron's SPS! The belts look easy enough if care is taken, which was very interesting. In the video it is mentioned that the engine is sealed. Is there any way to see the rockers and cams to see if they are corroded, I'd like to check them out before purchase if at all possible. Also I'm concerned about gaskets needing replacing due to their age. The video says that the engine doesn't have gaskets and uses sealant instead. Will this be an issue? Does sealant last longer than gaskets? One thing I would like to avoid is dismantling/splitting engines. Sorry to hijack the thread, I thought it may be a good place to ask. Thanks for any help you guys can provide. Ooops, forgot to say that I'm assuming the design of the engine in the 996 BP is basically the same as the 916 SPS. Probably different cam profiles, valves, crank, compressions and other bits?
You really need to remove the rockers if you want to check for wear in that area. Helps if you were trained for keyhole surgery
Yes, they’re hallmarked silver. Usually very small and bottom right https://i0.wp.com/www.bike-urious.com/wp-content/uploads/Ducati-916-SPS-Plaque-1.jpg?ssl=1
So after all this time I have just learnt the plaque is silver I had never looked at it that closely...
agree and it's almost an impossible ask of a seller to do this or alternatively a far more expensive route. This "unknown quantity" bit usually only gets bypassed by the buyer opting for a bike that's recently had a full top-end check and overhaul by a reputable specialist.
I believe that you have to take the cams out to properly check the rockers. BUT... I also believe that the chrome flaking was related to the batches of parts used and some were worse than others, with the later ones being less prone. Also, my 888 SP ones have been ok.
Silver tarnishes to an off-yellow colour, which is probably the reason you thought it was brass. The biggest issue with pure silver (especially with coins and bullion) is the white spots, which indicates presence of chlorine salts, that actually damages the metal. Too much info, probably, but someone may find it useful.
