Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Bike Stripdown

[dave996]

Nice one Harv,
you got it back together yet?

Just need to find a reasonably priced powder coater to do all the bits and pieces, I think gloss black (at the moment)

[Harv748]

Originally posted by dave996
Nice one Harv,
you got it back together yet?

Not yet mate...now going through the process of cleaning and replacing bolts etc for either stainless or titanium...yum!

The best thing about having the barn to do it in is that there is no hurry...I can leave it in there for as long as I need. I reckon another 6 weeks and then it will be slowly coming back together...probably pressing that start button for the first time around mid Jan.

Really enjoyng it though...going over and doing perhaps 5 or 6 hours a week, just taking my time. Currently sorting out stainless fitting for all the banjos on the bike. Going to pick them up this afternoon.

[dave996]

Where are you getting all your gear (nuts + bolts) from?

I should probably replace a load of mine as I've gone to all this effort so far!

[Harv748]

Most of the stainless stuff I bought as a job lot for a Ducati sometime ago off ebay...I'm only using them for non-stresses areas...mainly cosmetic stuff. Other bits came from Nelly, and some from M&P (who I find useless most of the time...but good for somethings!). They do packs of stainless bolts etc...if they haven't got any in they can get them for you I'm sure within a day or two.

They also so the single/double and bleed nipple type banjo fittings for all of your hoses...actually supplied by Earls. Thats where I'm off to this afternoon to pick up a load for the f/brake, r/brake and clutch fittings. Not too bad price wise either.

I actually haven't bought any titanium yet, but will be doing so over the coming weeks. Will probably talk to JHP about these (he usually has a range in stock) as I don't want some micky mouse bolts where quality/strength is needed!

[Nattyboy]

Originally posted by Harv748
...and nearly there

Stripdown..? an IKEA RUG..???..you philistine Harv...

Seriously..good to see you lads helping each other out..this is a forum working at its best I suppose..exchanging notes and dishing out advice..good on yer..

Nat

[Harv748]

Originally posted by Nattyboy

Stripdown..? an IKEA RUG..???..you philistine Harv...
Nat

The rug was due to be chucked that week when I came up with a cunning plan...

[dave996]

Right, I've got what appears to be the bottom part of the headstock bearing stuck on the bottom of my bottom clamp. (a lot of bottoms going on here, s****** s******)

How can I get it off? andhow much are new bearings?
There was somethig else but I can't remeber now

Cheers folks.

D

[keefer]

that's the bearing race.
why do you want to remove it ?
if it is not damaged leave it on there
if it must come off then some heat and a wee tap with a hammer and driver, but be very careful not to damage the bottom face of the yoke

[dave996]

oops!

The outer got a little bent around the edge.
As the bottom is going to be painted/powdercoated I thought the heat from this proccess would have melted the rubber edge anyway.

[nelly]

We had an impromptu strip down yesterday...............
Customer bike in for some winter fettling. Bodywork was already off, exhaust system had gone off to polishers.
Heads and barrels were already off for the originally planned fettle.
The decision was taken to powder coat the frame at 1 and by 4.00 the frame was on the floor
Loom off, rear subframe stripped bare and removed, headlight assembly off in one piece, footpegs, rear brake, hugger etc. all off then dropped the engine out.
Remove the top yoke, and slide the whole headstock/forks/wheel/brakes assembly out of the frame.
Take out the suspension linkage bolt and the shock/swingarm/wheel is all that's left.
Not a bad afternoons graft that

Might take a little longer to put back together though