Loving this thread! Really interesting read and quality photo's. Well done, keep up the good work! Chris
I can vouch for the swing arm bolt having recently swapped my engine, heat and plenty of big hammer eventual sorted it, it is now going to be removed and re-greased every oil change. Keep up the good work. Steve
Nice thread! Don't forget to put some gaffer tape over the rubber bung in the CDI to stop it filling with water ;-)
Liking the thread very much. One thing I might question is that engine dyno print out, ether the dyno is out or you have a special engine there, here is a dyno print out from Sigma Performance showing a standard 748, a 748 after a full monty service and an 853.
Good stuff! Watch that vertical plug cap, the oem one has a rubber flange/weather seal/cap, without this the plug 'ole can get water in it, especially if you use a hose or power washer...
Cool - which caps did you use? I've actually been looking for some replacements, although I'll need deeper ones! Cheers
Looking at your photo of the rear caliper pin, anti rattle plate, pads but you don't show the little E-clip to stop the pin from coming out, you are aware that it has one ? . brian.
Just wanted to say I'll be intensively reading this topic. I'm sure it will be a massive help as I do a few jobs on my own 748 (my first proper bike) in the coming months. Keep up the good work!
Nice writeup Although there isn't a set length for the ride-height adjuster as the ride height also varies by chain eccentric position and so should be adjusted every time the chain is adjusted. The only way to meanifully measure the ride height is to actually measure the ride height - From a fixed point on the swingarm to frame or with an official ride height tool.
Ride height measuring tool. There is a official Ducati one but I can't find one at the moment. Steve Ducati 1198 1098 848 Kyle Rear Height Measurement Tool Made in the USA! | eBay And another one. http://www.podiumracingonline.com/tools-maintenance/ride-height-aduster-tool/prod_79.html
I think the official Ducati ride-height tool is probably discontinued now, unless the 1098 etc version fits? but (as above) there are plenty of aftermarket & homemade versions, although each one is slightly different so measurements can not be compared between bikes unless using the same tool. I measure mine from the inside edge of the axle to the exhaust mounting point on the subframe - even this can vary from bike to bike as the subframe can be fitted 'high' or 'low' depending on which way the play in the bolts is tightened but as I only measure my own to alter or adjust for chain tensioning, fiddling etc then it's good enough. AFAIK the 'no more than' measurement that Ducati give is a safety thing i.e a minimum amount of threads left in the adjuster tube so that the whole thing doesn't fold & collapse. The 749 measurement is more helpful and easier to state because chain adjustment doesn't affect ride-height as per the 916 series.
Sir, you have my appreciation of a job well done! A great read, particularly for a mechanical novice like me, with useful input from other members here, great photos, and all interspersed with a dash of humour! Now just let me win the lottery tonight and you would have a buyer for the bike! Once again, well done! Chris
