Will it Start after 17 Years? Ducati 916 SPS

[@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

[@garethjones2171]

​ @@davidcarter3284 I know where there is one a ducati crate 0 MILES

[@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.

[@dragonste]

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

[@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. 🐴 ❤😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@stevemiller10]

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

[@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

[@KevGoesRiding]

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!

[@simonhoban9786]

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

[@markslade6848]

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

[@flipflopjujitsu]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wishmoor8294]

Why do I get the impression that the whole of Britain is filled to the brim with knowledgeable talkative motorcycleshop owners? What a joy to hear this man share his passion for these bikes. Great vid!

[@MegaKei1]

The UK has been called Superbike Island for a reason, this is why.

[@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.

[@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.

[@luigiluigini9500]

Love videos like these. Priceless info and character. As you get older , you have to cherish the older gents while they’re still around. I have an old 900 SS and watch as much as I can of all these older Duc heads. Dreaming of putting a 888 /916 next to to it. Thanks for the awesome vid

[@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!!

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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👍

[@trevor20988]

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

[@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!

[@vitornunes7041]

Had my fingers crossed when he was trying to start the bike!! Best sound ever!!

[@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. 👏👏👏

[@ArranD1]

Got some funny looks from the misses as I was grinning away when she fired into life, awesome. Could watch and listen to Rich talk and work for hours, just amazing

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@Alistair_Spence]

I haven't lived in the West Country (or the UK) in 30 years so it was nice to hear a good West Country accent again. Also, it's always a treat to listen to someone who knows their subject inside and out and is still clearly passionate about it. Great video, thanks.

[@pqx13n]

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

[@marcos7106]

Thank you very much. This was the last bike I ever owned. A real trip down memory lane.

[@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!

[@alfwalker5698]

That made me smile - what a beauty. I particularly like the part where there is smoke going everywhere and no one is worried... Bellissimo...

[@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!!

[@nirboom]

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

[@chris6559]

Fascinated by this, I’m picking up my first Ducati next week, a Supersport 950S which has similar performance stats to the 916 which when it came out and I saw as the pinnacle of superbikeness, utterly gorgeous and esoteric, it’s taken until I’m 65 to buy into the Ducati mystique but better late than never. Following the restoration with great interest.

[@NoBrakes23]

Hurt my soul just a bit to hear 748s/916s called, "old school Ducatis." Glad to see you putting one of Tamburini's masterpieces back on the road.

[@nickshadrick543]

I just instantly felt relaxed listening to this guy. Passionate about the work he obviously knows so much about, what a diamond!

[@GeorgiaGrowGuy]

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

[@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

[@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.💚

[@charliecoutts3003]

The best mechanics video I've ever seen on KZbin. Rich is a Ducati god! Humorous too 😊❤.

[@JohyeahM]

30:40 Yes!!! Love it!!! *Edit*:- I love this. This is gonna be a great mini series. Please keep this one going Chris.

[@streetmoto1384]

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

[@timparry5028]

Awesome. Brought a tear to my eye remembering my 748R. Best sports bike I ever owned. Just wait until you ride her

[@elithegreat6463]

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

[@KTMPatje]

Amazing video, it is a pleasure to watch this very interesting, entertaining and educational video about your 916 SPS. I rode a few Ducati's the past years, started in 1995 on a 900SS than a 748 - 748 SPS - Monster S4 - Monster S4Rs and actually driving a Multistrada 1200S. When I look at the video, I get a bit nostalgic and remember the days that I drove the 748's. How knows, maybe I'll find such a barn find as you. Enjoy your ride, take care and be cautious when you're on the road.

[@Frank-xo7zj]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@USAracing]

I would get a small corse carbon battery box for this and a Aliant lifepro batttery for this for sure to shed a quick 15 lbs.

[@nk6098]

Every time my ‘97 916 actually managed to start up I nearly cried with joy. This took me right back.

[@paul.vanhout57]

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

[@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 .

[@KeithHowells]

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

[@MadChalet]

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

[@piggymito]

Rich seems like the nicest bloke in the world! Great to see someone with that level of knowledge and passion.

[@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.

[@Turbinepilot]

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

[@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!

[@MrKevinsmusictime]

just joined the Ducati fam with a 979 first road bike for 40 years and totally love it.! Thinking about buying a multistrada. Only Ducati for me now! loved the vid!

[@edgerat]

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

[@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 👍👍

[@daviddesmet3638]

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

[@ytnim321]

Just watched. My 2002 748S sits in the garage. I’ve had from new. Congratulations on the SPS.

[@dtaylor9673]

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

[@pshep138]

I waited to give the video a like until the bike started. I love this project. Eager to keep following it.

[@Franciscosantos00]

I am thinking of buying a ducati just to take it to this chap! What a knowledgeable gentlemen!

[@patrickhostler5939]

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

[@jay26cee]

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

[@jamesf8864]

She's alive!! 😍 That man certainly knows his way around a 916. Great way to spend a day to build your confidence in your new bike's heart 👌

[@christopherseivard8925]

Well, this simply been joyous. At the moment, I am recovering from a stroke, (lived) and have been for a while. I live for KZbin,and derive great momentum from your success!

[@Tarabass]

Very, very nice video! I own a s2r 800 from 2006 and I love it!

[@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 👌🏼

[@benkelly2190]

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

[@Twinpot1962]

Nothing that a squirt of Lynx Africa into the air box wouldn’t sort 👍. Excellent vlog, what a superb spanner man.

[@dominichiatt7640]

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

[@tomling9310]

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

[@kennethwilliams9924]

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

[@andrewhansen4179]

Not sure where I heard this but, I became aware of a cold start-up technique that makes sense for all these early bikes. This is what I do to avoid premature wear in any of the valve train parts. First off use a good synthetic oil as it seems to cling to parts way longer than dino oil. THEN....when starting a cold bike, you start the engine with the lowest revs possible, just a slow idle. Don't rev it up at this point. THEN let the bike idle for at least 90 seconds to let the oil flow up into those valve/cam/rocker arm parts. I've used this starting method on my 916 ST4 for almost 30k miles. I've done my own valve checks and finally an adjustment at 25k miles when one of the valves was getting close to out of adjustment, but was still within specs. The chrome on my rocker arms was near perfect. Cam lobes excellent.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

it was great watching Fred Dibna work on your new bike. looking and sounding great.

[@daviddjerassi]

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

[@thehexter1]

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

[@aliwoh]

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

[@Ct99915]

As a motorcycle nerd, i loved this video. Still the best looking bike ever produced, will never get old. I always wanted a 748r!

[@kc7514]

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

[@gregdi8730]

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

[@apriliabloke]

Rich has maintained my 888 for over 10 years, I wouldn't let anyone else near it, he's a all round top bloke!!

[@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!!👍👍

[@jajorj]

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

[@TheBas1984]

Still one of my personal favorite bikes! I had a 996S, and it was one of the best steering bikes i ever owned