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by Flat Ernie
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: WANTED - Desmo heads
Replies: 2
Views: 5643

This bike is already bastardized...and, well, just because. I'm afraid not a very good answer. ;) I wanted a bevel desmo, but got what I could when I could...
by Flat Ernie
Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:13 am
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: WANTED - Desmo heads
Replies: 2
Views: 5643

WANTED - Desmo heads

I'd like to convert my 860 GTS to desmo heads - looking for anything at the moment - complete or parts.

TIA
by Flat Ernie
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Mikunis?
Replies: 0
Views: 3509

Mikunis?

I did a search and see where a couple folks are running Mikunis. My 860GTS has been sitting several years and the slides are frozen. I freed them up, but one is buggered up enough I won't be able to run it. Was considering alternatives to finding another carb(s) (stock PHF32A on it now), such as ...
by Flat Ernie
Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Cylinder Head Interchange Question
Replies: 5
Views: 23786

Only if you are very proficient in the use of machine tools.
You have to bore a hole for the closing rocker spindle, very accurately.
Even then, the spacing of the inlet manifold studs would preclude fitting 40mm carbs.
In short, the answer is no, unless you have access to a well equipped workshop ...
by Flat Ernie
Sat Sep 25, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Cylinder Head Interchange Question
Replies: 5
Views: 23786

Can you convert a GT head to SD?
by Flat Ernie
Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Squarecase Early 860/900 Crossover Gearchange Engines > 860/900 GT
Topic: Cylinder Head Interchange Question
Replies: 5
Views: 23786

Cylinder Head Interchange Question

Can you put desmo SD heads on a valve spring GT engine?
by Flat Ernie
Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: FNG
Replies: 1
Views: 3945

FNG

Hello all - just got a new toy, '76 860GTS that's been sitting for a while. Want to get it up and running and hoping to find some good info here.

Been into bikes forever, but things about as far removed from a Ducati as you can get - antique flathead Harleys! While I know these simple bikes very ...

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