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Zimbo · 31-05-2005, 10:08 PM

The barrels aren't rebored because they're nickasil plated. It's very unlikely you'll have any significant wear on them.
If you want new pistons your best bet is perhaps to buy some aftermarket ones from someone like Fast by Ferecci?
Alternatively, go on the Ducati Sporting Site and ask in the Desmodue forum if any of the racers have some spare pistons - quite a few of the race bikes have had big bore kits fitted.
Be aware that there are two versions of the 600 engine, a pre 1997 and post 1997, and the pistons and barrels are not interchangeable.
(If I've got any of this wrong feel free to correct me anybody!!!)

31-05-2005, 10:08 PM	#3
Zimbo Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Stonehouse, Glos Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,080	The barrels aren't rebored because they're nickasil plated. It's very unlikely you'll have any significant wear on them. If you want new pistons your best bet is perhaps to buy some aftermarket ones from someone like Fast by Ferecci? Alternatively, go on the Ducati Sporting Site and ask in the Desmodue forum if any of the racers have some spare pistons - quite a few of the race bikes have had big bore kits fitted. Be aware that there are two versions of the 600 engine, a pre 1997 and post 1997, and the pistons and barrels are not interchangeable. (If I've got any of this wrong feel free to correct me anybody!!!) Last edited by Zimbo; 31-05-2005 at 10:15 PM..