Ever since the Germans introduced the Powerlet plug (or DIN or Hella or ISO4165 or Telefunken, or whatever you prefer to call it) the motoring public has been trying to adapt them to something useful.
But now it’s easy to change your motorcycle’s DIN power outlet to USB. No adapters needed!
Continue reading Powerlet USB ConversionMy first Ducati was quite a learning experience. Out of the gate my head was swirling with new and strange stuff: keyless ignition, timing belts, desmodromic valves, and… the dreaded onboard diagnostics.
TL:DR
Freeware software is available for DIY diagnostics and resets. Use these cables to connect to the Ducati onboard diagnostics. This applies to 2010 thru 2014 motorcycles – and possibly others?
Now that is one category that would have never crossed my mind!
Ducati is considered by many to be the Ferrari of motorcycles. The comparison is well deserved. In addition to a long racing history, Ducatis are a joy to ride, expensive, beautiful and a pain in the ass to work on.
Let’s focus on that last one.
Synonymous with the name Ducati is the term “Desmo,” short for desmodromic. A desmo valvetrain does not rely on springs to close the intake and exhaust valves. A cam lobe opens the valve, and another cam lobe closes the valve. This design has been used on almost all Ducati motorcycles since 1968.
TL:DR
Make your desmo service easier with these recommended tools and helpful video.
No one. The correct answer is: no one.
At least not right now. Used car prices are insane, and still climbing.
In the past year the price of used vehicles has climbed an astonishing 30%. The primary reason for this venture to the Upside Down is due to a shortage of microchips, which has bogged down new car production.
