Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > camshaft gears/timing ?

[skidlids]

Epicycle were a bit cheaper than Ducati, although the Ducati ones did go to 12 degrees
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[bally71]

Originally Posted by skidlids

When Epicycle were trading they were previously selling stepped keys in 2010

Stepped keys @ $ 38.00 :In steps of 2 degree, 4 degree, 6 degree, 8 degree, 10 degree, 10 degrees quates to 1/2 a tooth out, so as they can be fitted either way this gave all the scope required to set the timing accurately

I take it you do need the keys if you want to advance or retard

[paynep]

As I understand it there's pros and cons for the different pulleys. The stock adjustable 620 ones are easier* (* = relative term) to alter and you don't need to buy offset keys, but the non-adjustable later 600/750 ones are lighter, which is supposed to be better.

I couldn't decide which is best so I have one of each........

[batesy2]

This is all very entertaining -) but no one has stated what the settings we are seeking actually are ie max opening of inlet at ? degrees

Please explain,the suspense is killing me

Batesy

[yendor]

Originally Posted by batesy2

This is all very entertaining -) but no one has stated what the settings we are seeking actually are ie max opening of inlet at ? degrees

Please explain,the suspense is killing me

Batesy

If you had the optimum settings & a super powerfull engine how many peps might you tell?.Trial,time,& lots of track time is the answer i think.

[batesy2]

If you dont know either just say so x

[dunlop0_1]

makes c**k all difference. Just ride smoother and brake later.

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by dunlop0_1

makes c**k all difference. Just ride smoother and brake later.

Whats an optimum setting?? I time mine differently to the well published settings. Other people may also do theirs differently also. As a start do it to the book but make sure both cylinders are the same, as often they are not.

No one is going to pass on their own settings which work for them and has taken seasons to develop.

[bally71]

Originally Posted by dunlop0_1

makes c**k all difference. Just ride smoother and brake later.

i'm not daft enough to think it will make me any faster

[dunlop0_1]

Originally Posted by Ghost

Whats an optimum setting?? I time mine differently to the well published settings. Other people may also do theirs differently also. As a start do it to the book but make sure both cylinders are the same, as often they are not.

No one is going to pass on their own settings which work for them and has taken seasons to develop.

there's a book for this.

must learn to read......