David, I've recently restored two 250 engines for customers. In both cases the piston rings were stuck on the cylinder. It's a real problem with the Ducati...
You can first try good ole' fashion Liquid Wrench (liquid, not aerosol). If that does not work, the secret formula for the best penetrant is 33/33/33%...
This made the internet rounds last year. The author makes comments about the test here: http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/archive/index.php/t-27429.html He says...
Hello Dave and Hans, Â Thanks guys. I like your suggestions and I'll give them a try. To be continued.... Â Regards, David Martinez Fremont, Ca ... From:...
Hi I have been rebuilding my 1979 900ss Duke for the past 6 months and am ready to fit the motor back into the frame now but am having trouble getting it back...
HI Lorin  Thought of that! Not really - Geoff from Bevel Heaven kindly suggested either take the left and right engine cases off or - take the wheels off...
OK so I'm gonna post this for a friend of mine, he's a true craftsman and a damn good racer (retired) winning AHRMA #1 vintage plate. His work is impeccable...
Coming Sept 2nd 2009 TRACKER NITE 2 Pot luck BBQ w/ celebrity chef, BYOBBB, prizes, awards and more Motorcycle Show for Street Trackers, Flat Trackers, Racers...
Hi there, We have a 1962 Ducati 250 Monza for that we would like to sell. It has been in storage for about 17 years, but needs little to run. It is in...
Wow cool to own, but not so particularly rare, as the Monza was the base line bike in the early 60's the Diana however was fitted with sport tank sport bars...
La Carrera Panamericana 2009 Did you pass on Woodstock because you had to study for finals? Miss the March on Washington and Martin's speech because the VW van...
FREE motorcycle show and pot luck BBQ*, Celebrity chef, prizes, awards and more!! For Street Tracker, Flat Trackers, Racers,Rattz and Cafe' bikes this is a low...
I just purchased a 72 Ducati Moto Trans 250. What a cool little bike. The tires are old and cracking and I am looking for replacements. I am having...
Bike Bandit has tires in that width range. They are all IRC that I have seen, and in the Moped/Scooter section. I put some on my Sears back in the spring...
I am not sure that a 3.25-18 is right for the front. Perhaps the rear but the front should be 2.75 or 3.00 max. It fits between the fender stays? My 450 Mk3D...
Hey Everyone, I'm the marketing manager for A&S Ducati in Roseville, CA and asked to join the group so I could invite you out to our Vintage Motorcycle Show,...
The Ton Up NorCal club is having a ride today. see below Sunday - Ride, bike show, RAFFLE! Starbuck's - Menlo Park 325 Sharon Park Dr. Menlo Park 9:30am Ride...
Too bad this didn't come out sooner. Have a good time. Rick Yamane Fixer of watches, Importer of MZB/Powerdynamo ignition systems and Polisher of bikes at...
START YOUR ENGINES --- THE LADY LIBERTY RIDE IS BACK --- AND NOW WE'RE A FESTIVAL WHEN: Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE: Bear Mountain...
Coming Sept 2nd, (Wednesday Night) Tracker Nite2, at Barnaby Machine Co. Santa Clara, (954 Schulman Ave. 95050) 5pm-9pm This FREE bike show is being hosted at...
... I just purchased a 72 Ducati Moto Trans 250. What a cool little bike. The tires are old and cracking and I am looking for replacements. I am having...
4 days and counting..... THE LADY LIBERTY RIDE IS ROARING INTO TOWN WHEN: This Sunday, September 13, 2009 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHAT: A festival celebrating...
So I was going through a box car of my grandparents stuff and found this old Ducati, I beleave it is a 1961. found a manual that says Ducati 98 Bronco 196....