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Ducati 750, 860 and 900 (1971-1986): Service and Repair Manuals

A repair manual on your Ducati 750, 860 or 900 (1971-1986)? Explore here workshop manuals for service and repair of Ducati motorcycles. They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

The Red Baron's Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual - Belt-Driven Camshafts L-Twins (1979-2017)

This is a comprehensive service manual for you and your Ducati, that will help you to perform all maintenance and repair operations in your own home workshop. From basic servicing to the most complex repair and adjustment operations, everything is covered.

The bikes covered in this book range from the first 1980 'Pantah' to the 'Testastretta Evoluzione' models, and it spans 30 years of Ducati models. Within these pages you will discover the secrets of your pride and joy, and be enabled to enjoy making repairs or carrying out maintenance in your workshop or garage.
With the rhythm of their mechanical soul, and powerful twin heartbeat, Ducatis are motorcycles for true lovers of voluptuous Italian style and character.

The author, Eduardo Cabrera, is better know in the Spanish ducatisti community as Baron Rojo (Red Baron), a lifelong Ducati owner and enthusiast, and a regular contributor to the Spanish Ducati online forum.

Features:
- User friendly explanations, written from the D-I-Y mechanic's point of view
- Difficulty rating for each of the operations to be performed
- Modular engine logic: common crankshaft + different head configuration
- Money-saving home-made special tools and commercial alternatives
- Covering a wide model range
- Lots of neat & clear schematic drawings
- 1220 full color step-by-step photos and other illustrations
- Lots of useful practical tips & hints
- Free EMS diagnostic software and alternative software explained

Period covered: 1979 to 2017

Models covered: This work covers all Ducati L-twins with belt-driven cams of the "Pantah" generation: From the original 1979 500 Pantah to the models still in production in 2017.

Models not covered:
- Bevel drive generation Desmos.
- New generation "Superquadro" engines used on all Superbikes "Panigale" 1199, 1299, 899 and 959 capacities.
- DVT (Double Variable Timing) Heads as used on Ducati Multistrada 1200 '16 and Ducati X-Diavel 2016.

Author:Eduardo Cabrera
Specs:288 pages, 27 x 21 x 2.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:1220 colour photos and drawings
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781845848781
The Red Baron's Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual - Belt-Driven Camshafts L-Twins (1979-2017)

The Red Baron's Ultimate Ducati Desmo Manual - Belt-Driven Camshafts L-Twins (1979-2017)

Language: English

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Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 : Authenticity & restoration guide

Production of Ducati Bevel Twins spanned 15 years, and nowadays a restored bike with original parts will be worth about double the value of one with the wrong parts/detailing.

There have been so many variations over the years that most people have no idea what is correct for a particular model. A would-be buyer's first question is always "how authentic is the bike?", not whether it is beautifully restored.
So this book is a comprehensive guide to authenticity. The content includes colour codes, stripe widths, decal placement, etc. The practical chapters are by necessity broad.

For instance, there were five fork types, more than five shock absorber types (many not rebuildable), more than five brake types and ten different frame types. These practical chapters cover little tricks in assembly and offer general advice rather than a detailed workshop manual-type description.

Pages of the book Ducati Bevel Twins 1971-1986: Auth & rest guide (1)

Features:
- Definitive guide to authenticity
- Detailed description of individual model differences
- Restoration tips and guidance based on years of practical experience
- Correct information for decal placement
- Guide to colours and paint codes
- Advice on how to find the right motorcycle.

Period covered: 1971 to 1986.

Models covered: Ducati 750 GT, Sport and SS, 860 GT, GTE, GTS, 900 SS, GTS, SD, SSD, MHR, S2, Mille.

Pages of the book Ducati Bevel Twins 1971-1986: Auth & rest guide (2)

Author:Ian Falloon
Specs:288 pages, 27 x 21 x 2.8 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 1.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:162 b&w and 1125 colour photos
Publisher:Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781787111813
Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 : Authenticity & restoration guide

Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986 : Authenticity & restoration guide

Language: English

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Ducati Belt-Drive Two Valve Twins - Restoration Guide

This hands-on guide helps owners ensure originality during restoration and modification by identifying key components of the 500 / 600 / 650 SL, 750 F1, 750 Sport, 750SS, 900SS, Monster, and other two-valve belt-drive built since '79.
Hundreds of photos illustrate all mechanical details, while appendices cover specifications and identify sources for the restorer. Includes numerous sidebars suggesting model-specific modifications. First published in 2000, this revised edition has been updated with new information for its 2012 release.

Author:Ian Falloon
Specs:276 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:275 b&w photos, illustrations
Publisher:Octane Press (USA, 2013)
ISBN:9781937747114
Ducati Belt-Drive Two Valve Twins - Restoration Guide

Ducati Belt-Drive Two Valve Twins - Restoration Guide

Language: English

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Das Ducati Schrauberhandbuch - Die Königswellen V-Twins (1971-1986)

Das Restaurieren italienischer Motorräder war schon immer schwierig, und die Restaurierung einer Königswellen-Ducati zählt dabei zu einer der grössten Herausforderungen. Etliche Wechsel in den Führungspositionen der Firmenleitung über die Jahre, unregelmässige Werksaufzeichnungen und viele verschiedene Zulieferer machen Recherche und die Suche nach Herstellungsdetails und Modellvarianten zu einer zeitaufwändigen Aufgabe.

Immerhin ist die Ersatzteilbeschaffung dank Internet und Auktionsplattformen wie eBay inzwischen deutlich einfacher als noch vor 10 Jahren. Aber welche Teile wurden in welchem Baujahr verwendet? Welche Modifikationen hielten wann Einzug in die Serienfertigung? Was ist bei der Restaurierung dieser italienischen Zweiradklassiker zu beachten?

Alle diese und viele weitere Fragen beantwortet Ducati-Experte Ian Falloon in diesem Schrauberhandbuch. Dabei beleuchtet er nicht nur den geschichtlichen Hintergrund der klassischen 750er, 860er, 900er und 1000er Modelle der Baujahre 1971 bis 1986, er zeigt auch detailliert nach Rahmennummern aufgeschlüsselt die Änderungen an diesen Motorradtypen auf. Dazu zählen auch die entsprechenden Farbcodes sowie die Gestaltung und Platzierung der verschiedenen Schriftzüge.

Ausführliche Kapitel zu den Themen Fahrwerk und Elektrik (inkl. Stromlaufplänen) sowie eine praxisorientierte Beschreibung der Motorrestaurierung und Verschleisswerten und Ersatzteillisten vervollständigt diesen nützlichen Leitfaden für alle Besitzer und Restauratoren einer Königswellen-Ducati.

Deutsche Edition des Veloce Buches "Ducati Bevel Twins 1971 to 1986".

Pages of the book Das Ducati Schrauberhandbuch - V-Twins (1971-1986) (2)

Author:Ian Falloon
Specs:288 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:800 colour photos
Publisher:Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
ISBN:9783868529470
Das Ducati Schrauberhandbuch - Die Königswellen V-Twins (1971-1986)

Das Ducati Schrauberhandbuch - Die Königswellen V-Twins (1971-1986)

Language: German

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Ducati (2 Zyl. V-Motor) - 750, 860, 900 (ab 1971) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung on Ducati V-2 motorcycles.

Versions:
- 750 V, 750 GT, 750 Sport and 750 SS (Desmo)
- 860 GT and 860 GTS / 900 GTS.

Engines: V2.

Production years: since 1971.

Pages of the book [0544] Ducati (2 Zyl. V) - 750, 860, 900 (ab 1971) (1)

This Bucheli manual on Ducati 750, 860 and 900 motorcycles describes extensively work on the V2 engine (block, cylinder head, fuel system, ignition, electric components, intake and exhaust).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, drivetrain, suspension, front and rear brakes.

  • Complete with technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • German translation of the Haynes book "Ducati 750 / 850 Owners Workshop Manual".
Specs:172 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2014)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (544-545)
ISBN:9783716814000

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Ducati (2 Zyl. V-Motor) - 750, 860, 900 (ab 1971) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Ducati (2 Zyl. V-Motor) - 750, 860, 900 (ab 1971)

Language: German

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