True spirt of ducati....making mechanics out of motorcyclists since the 1950s .....top lad ....enjoy !
Just got the swingarm back from powder coating. She's looking good! I've attempted to set up a public folder in a drop box acccount: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-02-27%2016.27.20.jpg
Cheers Peo, I was in the same boat - wanted something to build for a good while, and then the opportunity came along to buy a bike in bits. Sorted. I had (and still do have) doubts about my skill and ability but with every little piece I learn something new, and the build edges ever closer to completion. Can't wait until it's finished and I'm on to the next one!! :biggrin:
Just had a quick check - the front bolt seems to be the same diameter but is a slightly different length and has a different thread. Hope this helps. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-04-11%2013.34.39.jpg
Thanks - for something so simple ive found it hard finding out what ive got and what i need. It seems the the bolt and nut is for the front and the threaded bolt for the rear. Just need to find the front bolt and nit now and i will have a rolling chasis. Defo taking some tips of you
Just got the cylinder heads and barrels back from getting a blasting today. They're going to get a blast with compressed air and a thorough wipe down with alcohol wipes then prep'd for painting. The engine is in the process of being de-greased/cleaned up and prep'd as well. Slowly but surely . . . . https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-05-22 16.10.00.jpg
If it helps Stew, with you pictures, use this bit of code, it'll let your pictures display without having to upload them to the forum. so your cylinder heads - will be or:
Good progress made today after being away for a while. Horizontal cylinder head - bearings, valve seal and oil seal replaced. Valves ground/lapped. Head taped up ready for painting. Vertical head - rockers, bearings, oil seal and cam shaft removed (in a slightly odd way - everything came out in one when I attempted to chap the cam shaft out!). Quickened the process a bit I suppose; https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-06-25 21.20.53.jpg Also, made up a simple clutch centre holding tool from a bit of angle previously used for electrolysis and an old clutch plate; https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-06-25 18.18.28.jpg Clutch nut came off no bother, took out the centre/assembly. The housing is in pretty bad nick and will need replaced and there seemed to be 20 years worth of dusty crap in with it; https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/92479428/Ducati/2013-06-25 20.32.48.jpg Hoping to finish the vertical head tomorrow and get it taped up in preparation for painting. I'm thinking of going for all black on the engine. Would anyone have any recommendations of type/brand of paint to use? (Also, tried using the code but with no joy). Cheers
Got both heads, both barrells and all the inspection covers painted with VHT paint and baked them in the oven, came out well. Got the clutch casing cleaned up and taped ready for painting as well. Also, on a non build related note - Yesterday when out for a blast on my GSXR a friend of a friend turned up on a '96 monster 900. As soon as I heard it I couldn't help grinning (it had Termi exhausts), and knowing I'm in the process of a build using the same engine he offered me a blast, so with that, I was straddling a Ducati for the first time! I was quite apprehensive of feeling what the engine was like, worried I might be let down in some kind of way, and as I was burbling out of the 30 zone in a little town (Grantown) about to hit the '60' limit back roads I was actually nervous!! Haha! I'm not used to the riser bar set up, but I was surprised at how 'natural' the position felt. So, as I passed the 60 sign I wrenched her open and the explosive roar that followed had me grinning from ear to ear! I absolutely loved the delivery and the engine braking (and sound) was superb and I actually quite liked the aggressive 'hooligan' type position around the twisties. After a few miles I didn't want to stop!! In short, I f-ing loved it and can't wait to have mine built!!
Got the vertical barrell and cylinder head on and torqued up last night. Hoping to get the horizontal side done tonight. Need to source the stationary tensioners, clutch basket and plates and that should be the engine done! (In the bottom photo the engine is not tight/torqued, hence the angles)
