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by Merridew
Sat May 17, 2025 4:33 am
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Backfiring from one cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 2821

Re: Backfiring from one cylinder

I already changed the plugs.
But will look at the exhaust thanks.
by Merridew
Fri May 16, 2025 8:06 am
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Backfiring from one cylinder
Replies: 2
Views: 2821

Backfiring from one cylinder

Hi
My 1975 860 GTS is backfiring from the front cylinder particularly when I am throttling off.
And occasionally if at a constant speed. The exhaust as a result is getting very hot including the rear muffler.
It does not seem to be oil as it’s not smoking.
It running with foam air intakes. I have ...
by Merridew
Sat Aug 10, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello, newbie here
Replies: 1
Views: 4150

Hello, newbie here

Hi
I am new to Ducati following the purchase of a 860 GTS which was in bits and is now running.
I needed a twin to add to my single, triple and quadruple (Laverda, Norton & Ariel) collection.
Based in Buckinghamshire UK, looking forward to the forum’s assistance.

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