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2009 Ducati Technical Excellence Course Photo Gallery
Check out photos from Ducati North America's updated technical training program at Wyotech in Ormond Beach, Florida. Read the
Ducati North America Technical Training article
.
With all the new technology wedged inside a new Ducati motorcyce the time has come for updated training standards to ensure that your Ducati's ready to go whenever you are.
At Wyotech, Ducati technicans recieve plenty of hands-on training working with all types of Ducati motorcycles both new and old.
Next to having the valve clearance in spec, having the correct belt tension is crucial to avoid engine damage.
Despite what you might think, Ducati's unique Desmodromic valve actuation system is very straightforward and with the proper training simple to service and maintain.
On the final day of class, Foremost Insurance Ducati American Superbike rider Larry Pegram stopped by to greet the class and chit chat.
There is no shortage of Ducati special tools at Wyotech.
A brand-new 2009 Ducati 1198 Superbike ready for pre-delivery inspection.
An Ducati 916 generation engine minus cylinders.
Wyotech uses both new and older generation Ducati motorcycles for training.
The Ducati Diagnostic System (DDS) allows mechanics to literally plug into a Ducati motorcycle in order to run various diagnostic functions. Here it is plugged into a pair of engine throttle bodies.
The Mathesis timing belt tension tool plugs into the DDS device and uses a sensor to measure the amount of belt tension.
Here students disassemble a Ducati cylinder head.
Here a student synchronizes a pair of throttle bodies on a Ducati 999 Superbike.
I passed... barely. If you want to excel as a Ducati motorcycle mechanic this technical training program is for you.
An updated three-level Ducati motorcycle training curriculum hosted by Ducati North America and held at one of two Wyotech motorcycle training facilities in Ormond Beach, Florida and Fremont, California.
Students learn to work on Ducati's desmodromic valve system with actual Ducati cylinder heads. This one is from a Ducati 1098 Superbike.
Ducati's DDS tool is used to diagnose any electronic problems with your Ducati motorcycle.
