Crikey you don't mess around, nice to have the equipment to hand also. Mockup done now for the real thing. Steve
Maybe of interest; Louigimoto larger pulleys - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Louigi-Moto-overisze-idler-belt-tension-pulley-/152917279316
Bit of an update. I had to go a completely different way on the set up of the idlers and tensioners. I had to get busy on my little CNC. the ones here were the first ones, but you get the idea. We are all tensioned up and ready to go
With 4 adjusters, you can tighten or slacken the normally idle one to bring the timing marks bang on, as these move when altering things, and then tension the belts as normal.
It has some really nice bits on, which I'd like to thank @Tim K for. Full 50mm termi system Ms carbon airbox Rs rad It goes on. I'm building what I think will be an awesome spec bike. I've got a bit carried away here and there, especially as I intend to sell it when I'm happy the engine mods work, but don't we all.
It lives and breathes!! it sounds fucking awesome. really repsonsive on the throttle and zero smoke out of the exhaust. I'm pretty chuffed
Everything is now fitted up to the bike All fluids and filters are brand new New braided lines fitted throughout New banjo bolt and copper rings throughout New bearings everywhere Every bolt and spindle copper greased All new reservoirs The Ohlins shock I got is off being fully serviced New chain and sprockets New tyres will be fitted I'm very proud of my work on this bike
My test pilot (the wife) has just returned from its first test ride and I quote: "The thing wants to fucking wheelie in the first 3 gears.....I like it" (she's 5 ft 2, petite. and very very pretty) I am so chuffed. Set up fir fueling and paint and its complete
