Will it Start after 17 Years? Ducati 916 SPS

Nerdy Deep Dive into the 916 and recommission with Rich at Louigi Moto
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[@williambrown6080]

Absolutely love listening to knowledgeable people. That guy has probably forgotten more about Ducati than we ever knew, an absolute fountain of riveting info👌

[@hagestad]

Can't agree more. Motor enthusiast channels that show us those guys are not that common. Big thumbs up.

[@davies3rd]

Took my 999 down to Rich in 2018 to get it road worthy after years sitting from previous owner. Absolute genius and a top bloke.

[@davidcarter3284]

I have one 4k miles been sitting 25 years in my dining room

[@owenwilliams9582]

Absolutely chuffed for ye, Rich and his mate are top class bike mechanics, fair play to the guy who had it in the shed for 17 years, he deserves a pat on the back as well.

[@Martin52863]

I automatically trusted him when I saw him wearing a flat cap.

[@lovelessissimo]

That was also my first thought.

[@kevinwilliams1421]

You know you in the hands of a expert

[@royhayes-ry6rw]

Henry Cole wears a flat cap too, but he gets a lot of flack!

[@Martin52863]

@@royhayes-ry6rw there’s always exceptions to the rule.

[@eljvy]

my thoughts exactly

[@montoya197803]

Easily one of my favorite BVG/44 teeth videos already. Ive been working on my 998 for years now, so I know enough to follow Rich's comments. I also know enough to recognize that he is a real Ducati mechanic and i am a hack. The engine start up was excellent. The startup after a major repair is a great feeling. I cant wait for the first ride Chris. Im sure you will enjoy it.

[@stevemiller10]

Love how that gentleman caressed and coaxed that bike back to life, gently like it was a living thing. A real artisan.

[@dragonste]

That was great to watch someone with the knowledge and the love for what he does.

[@jovalka916]

I love the way he tensioned the belts by feel, hes probably done thousands like that. I did my own belts just once and shat my pants over it 😂

[@tokyosmash]

Watching someone do the “not too loose, not too tight” with Desmoquattro belts sure is something.

[@simoncongdon6324]

Love this series on the 916 . 90s bikes have so much more character than the boring modern bikes which ride themselves. We should all go back to riding them instead. Great series thanks

[@bergerniklas6647]

I'm probably gona buy a Kawa ZX-4rr because of this reason. I want fun but also midern reliability. Modern 1000cc bikes are just too strong

[@JamoZNL]

I ride a 1997 VTR 1000 Firestorm, and i wholeheartedly agree. A big old analog bike is so much more fun than the modern alien spaceships without any soul...

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

It's funny you say that I was just thinking the same that people should stop buying new bikes out of protest to tec, I vave a few. Ikes and want to sell half and been thinking of selling my new bikes and keeping g the older ones with very little and no tec, I'm have come to realise the tec gets in the way of enjoying the bike and if your a good rider you don't need it and the way I like to ride is wheelies and rolling burnouts ect😮

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

​@bergerniklas6647 I have a zx14 and it's my favourite bike over several more in the stable because of its minimal tec, you start it and go it does every thing g I like 👍

[@stevenkelby2169]

You're all wrong, fools. 90s bikes are over complicated garbage. If you really want to experience true analogue riding, you need to get a horse. 🐴 ❤😂

[@MotoGoato]

That guy is awesome ... clearly knows his stuff and his attention to detail is superb. Makes me want to buy a Ducati just so I could get him to work on it.

[@DRocRSS2012]

Best video to ever come out of your camp. I think we all agree that the 916 is a dream bike. What many of us drooled over for years and years. I LOVED this video Baron! And thx for not letting this channel die. Love 44Teeth!

[@flipflopjujitsu]

The Fred Dibnah of Ducatis. Lovely to watch someone with that much experience.

[@theavangelist]

Rich is a hero, he helped me out with a look over my 1098 at a trackday at Castle Combe a few months back and he's so flippin' nice and mega helpful. What he doesn't know, is not worth knowing

[@vongatsby3619]

Damn. Old school Ducati is thing of beauty. That trellis frame looks way better than modern ones. BTW that's probably the most poetic presentation of mechanics I've ever seen.

[@PaulMappud]

Had a Datatool 50 on a bike for 31years, no false alarms even in heavy wind, stopped it being stolen twice before it was garaged, still works fine, great piece of kit...

[@ClassicBikeTrackdays]

Rich is awesome when it comes to fettling with all manner of Ducatis, he is also a top instructor on track and very popular with many of our customers.

[@RideTheTrack]

As an ex 996 SPS owner, this was absolute gold!!! That mechanic of yours is a treasure trove of ducati lore. That engine startup brought tears to my eyes

[@overbuiltlimited]

Agreed, guy knows his stuff. Former 996 SPS owner as well myself (#361). I really miss that bike.

[@jcheck6]

@@overbuiltlimited Could never afford a 916 but I did enjoy my 900SS.

[@overbuiltlimited]

@@jcheck6 Those are sweet too!

[@andybryant6145]

Absolutely loved this from start to finish. Rich is an absolute gem, such a deep, deep knowledge of Ducati's. He has a touch of the Dibnah about him. He should have his own channel.

[@scottthomson700]

Brilliant! Rich even spotted the none standerd bolt,Attention to detail was top drawer.Graet to see. And the bike is a cracker I still have my old posters of 916 sps in folders in the loft. Im going to fish them out now :)

[@michaelrussom9347]

Loving this series of vids, what an absolute champion Rich and his off sider are, very enjoyable, could watch and listen to Rich go over this bike for hours.💚

[@simonhoban9786]

My fave episode you’ve done .. well edited & watching a true professor doing what he does. It’s fantastic. .. Well done all

[@matmiller5256]

beautiful bike ! Glad too see it running / thanks for taking the time/effort to upload !

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

I could have watched this for hours. Cheers on the find Chris, hope it brings a great deal of happiness to your life.

[@bccapone837]

Glad you got a gem of a bike, That was great to watch , those guys are amazing and their knowledge is second to none 👌🏼

[@daviddesmet3638]

Loving this, enjoying every second. Please keep on posting the updates! Thx

[@tomling9310]

Ahh this is going to be such a good series. Loved this video, the care and attention he showed is brilliant.

[@jonotaylor5011]

such a good video - brilliantly captured Chris and great to see this kind of knowledge and experience shared.

[@gregdi8730]

This is incredible, absolutely gorgeous bike. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

[@MadChalet]

Love that sound! Happy for you that it started pretty easily ... thanks for 'taking the risk' and sharing it with us. 🤘

[@christianluff]

23:10 Pah ha ha! “If you’re doing the belts at home…!” Yeah right! Top work Baron, this was a really nice relaxing video. This guys knows his patients inside out, really super to watch. Top narration for us lamens as always. A perfect soothing Sunday night treat to enjoy with some leftover party snacks and a glass of flat Dr Pepper. Love it.

[@nirboom]

Excellent educational video. I know nothing about engine maintenance and repairing and I learnt so much from this.

[@frankoneill9292]

Great episode…amazing listening to someone with as much passion and knowledge as that man Rich

[@JopelB]

It says Cusworth Bikes on the plate, which immediately perked my interest even more. This dealer was based in Doncaster and flattened in 2008/09, being replaced by a furniture store and later a car park to aid the nearby job center and disability centre. I'd say take the bike to its origins and park it where it once stood on the showroom, but knowing the area it might get stolen.

[@127069]

You accidentally made an educational video! Really enjoyed the old school mechanics. Reminds me of when I was a kid and the bike shops were owned by ex racers and mechanics and seemed to know everything

[@thehexter1]

Fascinating deep dive on the bike. Looking forward to the series of getting it back to original!

[@DesmoResto]

Amazing! Properly made me smile watching this and it’s not even my bike!! I could listen/watch Rich work on these bikes all day - such incredible knowledge…👌🔧👌🔧

[@markslade6848]

Louigi moto = the bike whisperer. Fantastic to see old school craftsman at their finest....... Cheers Baron

[@jay26cee]

Brilliant all round! Thanks for the video, Chris! Made my Sunday.

[@davidlutton4560]

Super video and fantastic, skilled and knowledgeable mechanics giving you such really sound advice. Getting the SPS's heart beating again, was an absolutely joy. Onwards and upwards from here!

[@TheBarnz91]

Loving the Ducati! You can tell this bike was cherished and maintained to a high standard! That dry clutch rattle is soo iconic of Ducati! Great work Chris!,, can’t wait for the next episode !

[@bobrose7900]

Well done Rich! Beautiful bike... and that sound is to die for. I must book a trip to them, fantastic!

[@timparsons8515]

This is movie gold!! Brilliant subject, top Ducati master, propably the best bike ever, and not to sloppy on the editing!! Well done Chris! Very well done!!

[@neillatham4742]

This show was excellent, what a treat to hear from a legend like this chap. Chris thank you thank you for this video. Would be so awesome to have content like this more often. Best creator of bike content.. well done Chris.

[@jajorj]

Awesome bike. You’re lucky to have a very skilled mechanic! Love from 🇵🇭

[@maxh5325]

Great video Chris, really interesting and while you and Al are both pretty handy (steady on), I love seeing experts working on these beautiful machines. Can’t wait to see the progress 👍

[@whammerjammer1562]

Stellar! What an AWESOME story! Congratulations on your barn find Ducati. Thanks so much for letting us sit-in on a Master Tech performing his magic!

[@streetmoto1384]

Nice to watch and listen to someone who knows what they're talking about, fantastic service!

[@Phatonewinner]

Brilliant video, such a wealth of knowledge from Rich at Luigi Moto. Thanks for the tips as well. I might attempt a belt change as my 848 is due in approx 2k miles. So pleased for you Chris, she’s a beauty. Keep us updated on the progress with the rest of the re commissioning. Love these kind of videos. 👏👏👏

[@MonkeyButtRides]

What a great find!!! I remember watching Foggy riding the 916 battling with Scott Russel on the Muzzy Kawasaki way back in the day. The fact that you didn't gag at the smell in that tank after all those years is actually amazing.

[@MALVSMACHINE]

Sounds amazing! Looks incredible too👌🏻. Great little series!!

[@Albertalorian]

Another amazing shop video! All of your shop vids are personal fav's. I can't wait to see James at JHS's reaction to this bike, and what he can do with the suspension/chassis to make it perfect. I believe he said he had built a few of these bikes back in the day. You're lucky to have shops like these guys and JHS in the UK. We don't have many in Canada, and the ones we do have, that are fair, knowledgeable and do amazing work, and usually British Expats.

[@paulvanhout9695]

It’s alive! Truly enjoy these kind of episodes - thanks for sharing.

[@reinmansmith]

Always so satisfying to hear a bike come back to life after a long ‘slumber’ and she sounds fantastic….. methinks you’ve got yourself a great buy there 👍👍

[@Fishfire140]

Great to watch Rich at work and see this classic fire up! Rich got my previous 848 serviced, tuned and running sweet as a nut.

[@dtaylor9673]

Very interesting. Great Bike, great project and one blessed and fortunate owner. Looking forward to future episodes.

[@louismarino5448]

It's so satisfying to listen to a master in his particular fieldexplain things. What an impressive man Rich is. Well done

[@trevor20988]

Brilliant video, great to watch an expert at work, and what a top bloke he seems to be

[@Turbinepilot]

Awesome news! A gamble that paid off! Congrats and looking forward to seeing the riding video!

[@danchappell7373]

Got nothing but good things to say about Rich and Lougi Moto! Absolutely lovely bloke who really takes his time and does a proper, thorough job, is happy to help if you need it and has completely earned his outstanding reputation! What this man doesn't know about Ducati's isn't worth knowing.

[@smgw15]

Love this, listening and watching a master at work whether you like Ducatis or not, is a pleasure! Similar to watching Griff at AP

[@KeithHowells]

So awesome; great find!!! The Aprilia and now this quite the collection!!! Can’t wait to see the next one on this beauty!!

[@Shrekeo]

I thoroughly enjoyed this vid! Superb! Please keep uploading more content on this bike.

[@mgraham1996]

Great video and what a bike. That sound takes me back to WSB races at Donnington and the reason why I’ve had a few Ducati’s😊👍🏻

[@gothychris]

Great video ! Takes me back to my mechanic days, really interesting.

[@pqx13n]

Great vid, loved Rich could listen to him talk for hours! What a knowledgeable bloke!

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

That was a real treat to watch ..... Thank you

[@nathanhughes8734]

Great Video, I was waiting for the first start :) as an owner in past of 2 996 and a 748 i love the in depth knowledge from Rich at Lougi moto

[@kc7514]

Aww man the smile on my face when this started, thing of beauty!😊 Best of luck with this incredible bike chris

[@30NLF]

Popped onto KZbin and this was the first thing that popped up. What a Sunday treat. I really wanna get one of these so interested

[@Logsi27]

These guys are absolute legends. Brilliant video!

[@MrPADDYOT]

I bloody love this series of vids, cannot wait for the next instalment with the freshly painted bodywork. Real mechanics like that are so so very hard to find nowadays too. Can't wait to see the bike being ridden!

[@courtneyricks500]

I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing the video. It's one of my goals in life to own one.

[@dalemeadows225]

What a fantastic guy, absolutely loved this video. Can’t wait for the next instalment ❤

[@dg8062]

Absolutely awesome content as always, just wish we could see more......of all 3 of you guys. Great to see Boothy doing well. Just letting you know appreciating you much from over here in the US. With all the seriousness in our f_cked up world, it's nice to have the occasional diversions. Thanks Chris!

[@earlebacciochi9796]

❤ Great info ! Good to see another classic rescued ! Looking forward to the road test 👍

[@rorysandison7954]

Oooooo! That was great! Great new series! Beautiful motorcycle. Top marks!

[@daviddjerassi]

Just one word MAGIC.loved the heart beat i was holding my breath Thank you for the video.

[@Frank-xo7zj]

Baron von This was extremely enjoyable. What a blessing it is to have such an amazing, knowledgeable mechanic. That man is amazing.

[@etiennecfourie777]

Marvelous experience thank you and happy biking to you!

[@chrisbowman4487]

Great video chuffed it turned out well for you and a great man working on it

[@simonhague8883]

Really enjoying this series so far. Keep the momentum, keep her original too.

[@TheCameraNever]

I love the glimpse through that white top. No idea how Gary gets anything done with you around. I need to watch the older videos again always a good way to relax.

[@aliwoh]

Brilliant watching and listening to this bloke. He knows his stuff and is humble.

[@markt5426]

Well, I see it turned out great for you Chris. So please for you and look forward to seeing you taken it for a spin out on the road. 👍👍

[@TheD4vie]

brilliant, owned a 97 SPS for about 10 years before selling it to move to switzerland. some sage advice there from Rich

[@WBD86]

🎉 Thanks! That was exciting to watch! Nice bike and nice bloke!

[@1Witcomb]

Wow, how good is that!!! You wouldn't want anyone else touching your bike after Rich and his team have been at it. So good to listen to such informative, genuine people. Well done. I'd DEFINITELY put new tyres on - you don't want to risk that beauty on old rubber. Cheers.

[@elithegreat6463]

I felt so Good when it started up, A Good Mechanic is Priceless , Congrats of this Find/Bike !!

[@kennethwilliams9924]

Great video. I suspect this'll do more for Rich and Louigi Moto than a ton of adverts in MCN. Experts at work!

[@joncollins-oj8ve]

Best Baron vid for yonks. Lovely to see a prime chunk of Bologna fettled back to life. Great to showcase the Louigi Moto Team as well. Thank you muchly👍

[@michaelrimmington4324]

What a cracking video! We're all on the edge of our seats waiting to find out of you'd brought a right old dog, or potentially a wet dream of a machine! Top man in the flat cap...brilliant!!👍👍

[@anthonywhite9264]

Awesome to see it fire into life, I hv a 748R n everytime I start over the 1 years I've owned it just a awesome feeling ,Congrats on the purchase

[@scottbrown173]

Craftsmanship! I love listening to a master mechanic with years of experience with specific generation of engine technology, just talk. The knowledge from experience is fantastic. Tip of the hat to the master mechanic!

[@dominichiatt7640]

Love Rich and his set-up - Louigi Moto rock.

[@snox7320]

Nice to see a proper down earth person on KZbin regards the mechanic and sure everyone who watched this had a massive smile when the bike roared into life .... nice one .

[@benkelly2190]

I love blokes like this, where would we be without out em. Top job mate.

[@edgerat]

First the sound.... Second, the knowledge imparted, and finally the condition!! Could not be more excited for you Chris!

[@padobranac4842]

Not that I'd ever own a bike like that, but it's quite nice to gather all the knowledge available especially when you live for 2 wheels. Thanks men, cheers!

[@1136tscc]

So satisfying. A real feel good story for all. Thanks

[@Amy-he6wf]

I absolutely love rich he is the best!! Each race meeting i see him i always go over and have a gab with him what a talented lovely man!!

[@patrickhostler5939]

I have to say, this film managed to be informative, engaging, entertaining and funny… more maintenance films like this YouTooooooob!!!❤