Absolutely love listening to knowledgeable people. That guy has probably forgotten more about Ducati than we ever knew, an absolute fountain of riveting info👌
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.
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.
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
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...
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😮
@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 👍
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.💚
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!
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!!
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.
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…👌🔧👌🔧
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 :)
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. 👏👏👏
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...
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 !
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.
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 👍👍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 👍
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!
I had a feeling you’d lucked out with this bike. Absolute git. Really interesting to hear someone who knows exactly what they are doing talking about this stuff (Papa Luigi I mean). Al’s face when it started… 😂 That sounds takes me back… Love the early three-spoke wheels as well. I think I need to add another Ducati… 😂 And lastly… what do you mean, “maybe I need to put some new tyres on it”?! Yes Chris, you do need to put some new tyres on it! 😂
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👍
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.
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!!👍👍
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.
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.
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!
