What is desmodronics?

Dublove · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:19

To do with valves n stuff etc?

mrgubby · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:23

uses gears & shafts to open/close the valves. No rockers etc .

Look Here :-

Zefan · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:25

Isn't this the art of being Desmo? (Waits)

mrgubby · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:28

Zefan said:
Isn't this the art of being Desmo? (Waits)

as in Desmo drones.........

Desmo · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:47

fireblade900 · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:48

Don't Ducati's use that stuff?

Desmo · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:48

Here's a nice little demonstration

mrgubby · 24 Mar 2006 at 19:49

Desmo said:

hugs Desmo then runs off before Piggy slaps.........

//in a very manly way//

JRS · 24 Mar 2006 at 20:09

Mercedes race car engines in the '50s ran with desmodromic valves - basically, as the valve is mechanically opened and closed (rather than relying on a spring to close it) you get better valve control at high engine speeds and eliminate valve float. Also, as the engine doesn't have to work against springs to open the valves you get a reduction in the effort required to open them, increasing the power.