in the past i have had lines made up by local hydraulics companys,the last ones i had done they used the old ends an just replaced the lines,dirt cheap.
I've got one of these at the back of the garage ready to start when I retire next year, so I'll be following your project with interest
well, been a while since I updated on progress so here goes: I got the bike fully stripped down so it's just a pile of parts, and a long list of jobs to do! I don't get a lot of time in any one go, so took a fair while to get it to this stage. A few problems along the way - getting the cush rubbers out was a chore (oxy-acetylene was the tool for the job..), a few bits of unexpected damage discovered (sprocket carrier, mainly) and a proper pile of seized/rounded/broken bolts and the like. Ho hum. So the bike's just an engine on some axle stands and a pile of bits now. Partly to clear some space so I can get on, and partly to get a sense of some progress, this lot went off for powder coating (paint for fork bottoms) yesterday: and these away for anodising: The engine needs a steam clean and I'll soda blast it before repainting it. I'll pull the side covers off too and sort any gaskets that might need it: So I can get on with some smaller jobs. First, the rear caliper which was pretty rough and half seized. I managed to get a seal kit (I know they're hard to come by) and fortunately the pistons themselves cleaned up nicely. Getting the pistons out is always fun, like (wrap caliper half in towels and insert small 12V compressor nozzle into the bleed nipple thread..): I've also been acquiring a few parts like high-level link pipes from Steve, new rear master cylinder, Renntec oil cooler cover, a huge bag of stainless fixings having measured and listed all the ones I took off, fuel filter and such. Next task is to clean the headers up. I've never come across a set in this state before, but I like a challenge (sort of..): Mick..
Lol - state this bike is in I wouldn't be at all surprised... They are in fact sunflower seeds my wee boy harvested from his massive sunflower so we can feed the birds this winter. It's all gone a bit "Good Life" round here at the minute... There, bet you all feel much the wiser for that :Bag: Mick..
looks like you are making good progress headers look like the same condition as mine keep meaning to have a go at cleaning them up
well, it'll be a multi-stage task. My German-tech rust und stuff remover barely touched it, so some vigorous sanding was employed. Might have gone a bit low on the grit number, but nothing was touching it, so hopefully be alright once I start to come up through the grades and onto actual polish. I don't think they'll ever be pristine and mirror-finish, but as long as they're vaguely recognisable as headers, I'll be happy enough. MICK..
You need a good, powerful polisher or drill with various stiffness of mops & polish along with plenty of time & determination but it's a dirty, messy job that takes ages to get a good finish, especially if you want it like a mirror. I polished that one and then earlier this year swapped it for a MADASL spaghetti system that I had good intentions of polishing to the same degree but gave up because I wanted to ride the bike - I may finish it over the winter...
I use Goodridge 'build a line' where you buy the (screw-on) banjos, available in different angles and then a hose with screw fittings at the end, available in many different lengths. Got mine for the Monster from; GOODRIDGE BUILD A LINE
Yes, I'm not sure how much commitment I've got to get a mirror finish. Clean and fairly shiny would do (they'll only tarnish quickly again anyway...). I don't think they do cooler lines, do they (which is what I was asking about)? Still nor got as far as sorting them out, but I feel an email to Earl's coming on.. In other news, I sent the front wheel off to get straightened, but by the length of time it's taken to come back I think it's gone to mars, not Kent.... Mick..
Ah, my mistake. I read it as brake lines. I had a cooler line shortened at a local 'Pirtek' but they had to use the existing fitting as they don't stock that type.
Clean the zorsts up as much as poss and then let a plating company nickel plate them...... .......looks better than chrome or polished stainless steel IMO (costs about £150); or get them ceramic coated which costs more..... Mine are Sperex coated........at least I don't have to polish the buggers.
That's a luxury I won't be stretching to, AL. I'll take 'em reasonably clean and a bit shinier and contribute that cash on something more necessary (like discs or cans or a paint job...). MICK..
Oh yeah, I meant to ask: I changed the main fuel filter inside the tank the other day (no real issues there), but can you change the gauze one (the tea bag looking thingy)? Or clean it? The parts diagram suggests it's a separate part, but I can't find any evidence of them being available. MICK..
Wonky Donkey Not original filter but check this out, thanks to AL & STEW. 900 SS Fuel filter | Ducati Forum or http://www.stein-dinse.biz/images/product_images/popup_images/42540031a.jpg Cheers Gaz
Thanks Gaz. Not available from that first link anymore, but put "22-440 filter" in eBay and thar she blows. 7 quid odd posted as opposed to about 25+ for the genuine one from Germany/Italy/etc. Mick..
Swapped the fuel filters today, including the "tea bag". Thanks to Gaz, that was £8 all in instead of like £30 all in for a genuine one. Satisfying when that happens. Guess which one's the old one....: Main filter swapped too: Cleaned the inside of the tank out whilst I was at it - not that it was bad, to be honest fortunately. The rim where the filler cap fits was much worse. It's not back to OE standard but at least the o-ring/seal will sit inside the lip now rather than on a pile of crud. Had a first crack at cleaning up the headers. More work to do, but they're already 100 times better than before. Pics after the next attack on them. Mick..
