View Full Version : Beauty and the Beast.... A seasonal rant on the cleaning of a 916...
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 14:20
Day 1:
Well had a check over of the bike last night and apart from being covered in shite, it's pretty decent.... Chain is looking fairly suspect and may need swapping, will know more after a good clean.
Bought a bolt kit, so everything that's holding something in will be getting swapped out for a nice new bolt.
Wheels and disks are coming off tonight and they are the first to be cleaned and prepped. Bodywork tomorrow for cleaning, and then most of the stickers removed and a good polish.
thurs will be draining the fuel system, removing the battery and changing the coolant....
Then back after Xmas to crack on with swingarm/exhaust/frame/engine cleaning and getting ready.
Given a couple of weeks the old thing should be transformed before going up to Cornerspeed to have the bling thrown on and will then be ready for play time
day 2:
i found nothing particularly bad when strippping it... Spindle was stuck on front a bit.... all the bolts in the calipers will need replacing along with the others i'm swapping. But all came apart pretty sweetly.
Not removed the battery yet due to not having read alarm booklet for the Spyball and left the fuel tank on because of lack of space in the car
day 2 pm:
Well we're getting there... bodywork was cleaned, stripped, then cleaned inside and out then polished.... looks 100% better already.... Discs came up lovely as did the wheels.... so they're all ready to go back on.
Task today is to give the swingarm, chain and sprockets a clean over lunchtime and then the front end of bike this evening. Re-fit all the bits.... and forget about it till after Xmas
day 3:
Well **** me that was a bad plan......
I can actually see the swingarm, the forks and the rear caliper now
Took off the front sprocket cover and it's just ridiculous in there... Sooooo much crap in the area you wouldn't believe it... i'm beginning towonder if Dave used a spade to put chain lube on. My bolt kit arrived but there's no chance of getting that done yet. Sidestand is off to get better access to the area around front sprocket.
Rear shock is a disgrace so that's getting whipped off, but i have a much nicer one already waiting to go on, thanks to the previous owner :). I'm actually disgusted anyone could let a bike get this covered in dirt though.
I was believe it or not hoping to get the bodywork back on it tonight... but there's no chance of that... i've got to clean the radiator and oil cooler first, the front calipers and the clutch side of the engine...
Damn it's tough.
[Edited on 21-12-2005 by weeksy2]
keep going it will all be worth it in the end :biaggi:
Originally posted by keefer
keep going it will all be worth it in the end :biaggi:
Exactly and at least you'll know in your own mind everything is sorted, sounds like a nice little winter project
Steve i'm doing the very same to a 916 that I have just bought must be in obout the same condition from the sound of it, were did you you get your bolt kit from & dose it do all the bolts or just the engine.
Chass.
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 14:54
Originally posted by JPM
Originally posted by keefer
keep going it will all be worth it in the end :biaggi:
Exactly and at least you'll know in your own mind everything is sorted, sounds like a nice little winter project
In some ways yeah it's a great little project, but patience isn't a strong point of mine..
I'm a bit upset that really i could do with dropping the engine and getting it sprayed, but that's outside of my techincal remit, (and the fact i'm doing it in works underground carpark LOL).
Need to work out what to use on the calipers on Friday before attacking them with Autosyl to get them hopfully lovely and shiney.
Will be looking out for a Rad and Oil Cooler as they are not as nice as i'd ideally like.
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 14:57
Originally posted by chass
Steve i'm doing the very same to a 916 that I have just bought must be in obout the same condition from the sound of it, were did you you get your bolt kit from & dose it do all the bolts or just the engine.
Chass.
Stainlesss set of 250 with some bolts, washers and nuts in sizes M6 M8 M10 and various lengths. Ebay. £11.99 including postage.
I wouldn't like to say what it does at this stage mate i'm afraid, i only managed to get 1 bolt swapped today and that was the one for the hub end of the chain guard :borg: :sing:
i wasn't even going to change the engine ones until i discusssed with Crust last night, was just going to do the mounts for everything, but sod it, i might as well do the lot :)
psychlist
21-Dec-2005, 15:06
How easy is it to replace all the engine bolts then Steve? Must admit the bolts all over my Multi look as if they've spent 25 years on the beach by a toxic waste outlet so would like to change them to something that's not gonna show the effects of riding through winter? Presumably Stainless steel fasteners will do the job?
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 15:09
Ain't got a clue at this stage... .will just be doing 1 by 1 swapping like for like but with nice Stainless ones instead....
antonye
21-Dec-2005, 15:16
I do the same - each time something comes apart I just swap the crap bolts our for a stainless one.
It's a good idea to buy a whole load of assorted size bolts if you don't have them already, and eBay seems to be the easiest/cheapest place to get them from in mixed packs.
were the bolts buy it now from ebay shop. I also need oil cooler managed to buy a good rad of ebay complete with twin fans from an "R" for £112....
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 16:16
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREEPOST-STAINLESS-Bolts-Nuts-Washers-200-Pk-M5-M6-M8_W0QQitemZ6022753565QQcategoryZ20600QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
from that user... obvioiusyl not that bolt set though.
Also just arrived has my new set of exhausts for the wifes 748s. £52 for the pair.... superb condition as well... :)
antonye
21-Dec-2005, 16:40
I've used Tek hardware loads of times as well, so I'd recommend him.
Rattler
21-Dec-2005, 16:45
Weeksy - 916 - Clean, these are not three words I'd expect to see in the same sentence!!! ;)
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 16:51
Got to at least start off that way mate... you never know, with luck it may even last a little while like that.
Cleaning calipers, inside and out lads, what's the plan ?
antonye
21-Dec-2005, 16:54
Caliper cleaning was discussed a while back in the DD area - have a look in there for tips.
i porter
21-Dec-2005, 17:25
No duff, how do you clean the radiator and oil cooler.
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 18:28
tried a search for 'clean' 'calipers' etc etc... can't find it Ant. Any thoughts ?
LesPaul
21-Dec-2005, 19:40
Have a look here (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=26845)
Darren
[Edited on 21-12-2005 by LesPaul]
really satisfying job that. Once it's all back together, you can look back with a rightous smile.
Hope you don't find any nasties.
Rgds, Rob
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 20:07
thank you kindly sir....
Will get on that job tomorrow...then i'm losing my car to one of the lads so i'm out of action until back in work after Boxing day..... i rekon by the time it goes up to Nelly it will be as good as it can get.
Wanna clean my 998 too?
:D
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 20:14
I'm not sure you can afford me.... price is 1 carbon hugger for the missus :)
Originally posted by weeksy2
I'm not sure you can afford me.... price is 1 carbon hugger for the missus :)
Don't think I have one anymore ... it went with the 996.
Might have a carbon V-piece though ...
weeksy2
21-Dec-2005, 22:12
well the calipers are done front and rear, i'm not 100% happy, but they are pretty decent. Swingarm, engine and radiator/oil cooler are all pretty much as good as they so it's almost complete.
Exhausts will be ok, and the rest of the bike is pretty much sweet.
Will get the pads fitted back in tomorrow and if i get a chance get the wheels fitted back on there. Once that's done i'll be happy.
Hey,If I'd cleaned it before delivery you'd have nothing to do for the christmas holidays Weeksy,;);)
Anyway let that be a lesson to those who are planning to have kids,use your time selfishly....while you can:smug:
weeksy2
22-Dec-2005, 10:30
LOL you've had it for 2 years without cleaning it :)
it's almost done now to be honest. Wheels are going back on at lunchtime. Then it's off to Nellys in a week or so :)
I'll look forward to seeing it restored to former glory,maybe I should dig out some old pics to show it wasn't always thus.:D
weeksy2
08-Feb-2006, 13:32
Well work is still on-going now i've got the bike back.
today was Ti Caliper bolts going on it. Re-ftting of the carbon hugger, and fitting of the carbon Swingarm cover.
Everything went nice and smoothly, althoguh i did notice how chipped the wheels are. Will get some touch up paint and see if i can get them acceptable... otherwise... i'm asking the boss for more overtime LOL
Originally posted by weeksy2
Well work is still on-going now i've got the bike back.
...although i did notice how chipped the wheels are. Will get some touch up paint and see if i can get them acceptable... otherwise... i'm asking the boss for more overtime LOL
Steve,
You need some gold wheels...black ones chip like buggery.:lol:
weeksy2
08-Feb-2006, 14:24
Good plan mate.... you got a set lying about to swap for a crappy set of black ones.. ?
:)
Sorry - no can do...only got Mag Marchesini's in my garage!
I was merely making a cheap joke at your expense!
Good luck with your quest.
RX
Shazaam!
08-Feb-2006, 15:13
Good info here:
http://www.bikernet.com/garage/fastenertech.asp
weeksy2
08-Feb-2006, 15:14
hee hee.... don't get smart with me boy.... i'll be round with the other Scousers for them wheels ;)
doesn't really matter if they are on the bike either :)
weeksy2
11-Feb-2006, 12:25
Well the thing is coming along quite nicely now. All the little stone chips have been touched up, The bodywork given a good T-cut today and will be polished/waxed one evening this week.
Carbon is all in place now and New Diablo Corsa rubber fitted.
I also Noticed Nelly has done a few bits i never asked for :) thanks for that fella, much appreciated.
Rattler
11-Feb-2006, 15:26
So when will she be on a track? DSC trackday - if you join????
weeksy2
11-Feb-2006, 17:30
1st trackday is on the 25th April at Mallory. I'm booked in on the Cadwell DSC day mate. I've joined... just ballsed up the last (2nd) cheque i sent to Lizzie and sent it for too little. She now has the 3rd cheque to make up the difference. Trust me, i'm a member :)
Was chatting to Crust today and he's just bought a nice grinder which i will use on the Heel plates and also a Sonic cleaning machine which i'm going to try the calipers with :)
weeksy2
24-Feb-2006, 20:06
Well the on-going project is going along swimmingly :)
THe carbon heel plates are fitted and look nice.
Downside, my Caliper bolts that were looking lovely are going :(
the upside is that i've got a nice set of Gold Nitride later forks being fitted with 65mm spacing (and smaller pitch on the bolts.)
The Gold 3 spokes are getting picked up Sunday and being fitted early next week.
I think that's about it until i can afford a nice pair of P34 calipers.
Can't wait to ride this thing one day...
New battery being bought on Tuesday... so we're good to go pretty soon :)
weeksy2
28-Feb-2006, 22:56
Well tonight was the last step in my process of building the super sooper bike :)
Fitted was a set of Gold 3-spokes with Diablo Corsas. Gold nitride forks which were from Bike Enders and are in LOVELY condition. Sweet.
Many thanks to Skids for all the help fitting forks and swapping calipers etc... you should have had pancakes mate, they are yummy :)
Pics will be taken tomorrow when i get it back up on stands. (just getting air out of brakes :) )
i'm very happy :)
weeksy2
31-Mar-2006, 09:02
Well today was the first ride out.
The slipper clutch is as expected a little 'gratey' on 1st gear, and has a slight judder on the way down caused by baseket wear.
Overall my impressions of the bike are 'why the **** did i ever sell mine' Worst biking mistake i've ever made (or maybe that was Keevil racing in 2001)
I'm sitting here trying to think of any faults.... it pulls superbly, turns like a dream and braking is sweet. Need a bit better weather to see when i start going a little quicker into bends and how the handling is.
Faultless....
Harv748
31-Mar-2006, 10:10
Nice one Steve...Hopefully it will be dry at the weekend for a blast:bouncy:
weeksy2
31-Mar-2006, 10:37
yes indeed buddy... i'm off over to Basingstoke about 11.30 today... need time on the bike as my wrists were tired pretty quickly y'day. LOL
Originally posted by weeksy2
yes indeed buddy... i'm off over to Basingstoke about 11.30 today... need time on the bike as my wrists were tired pretty quickly y'day. LOL
I though you of all people would have strong wrists steve............:lol::lol:;)
weeksy2
31-Mar-2006, 11:39
LOL you have misconceptions that i can spend more than 2 days ever being single mate...
weeksy2
28-Apr-2006, 09:56
Well the bike is coming along nicely as time passes.
Had a disaster when the chain snapped this weekend at Oulton but no damage. Phew.
So what's new then.
Well i have an Ohlins rear shock currently winging it's way to me.
And a pair of Brembo P34's also going in the post today.
I think that's pretty much it for this year unless a pair of 5 spokes in gold come up at the right money...
Will sort out pics asap.
weeksy - are you still looking for OE dzus fasteners? if so, try www.giovanni-moto.com - not sure that web address is 100% correct, so you might have to google some variations.
they're a bit pricey though - £59 IIRC! :o
[Edited on 28-4-2006 by zhed44]
weeksy2
28-Apr-2006, 14:12
ouch.... don't need to be OE ones....
Can be pattern.
Not too worried about the fastners currently until i get the bodywork sorted.
Missed out and a nice 996R fairing in carbon this morning not meeting reserve :(
i don't know if they are OE or pattern - they are deinitely the same style. if you don't need them to be the same style, and are happy to use the "bigger" style (the ones that are always on ebay), then i might be able to give you the name of some guys who sel them for £10 for a set of 8. i bought some at the ally pally show and they look great and have lasted through the back end of the winter with no tarnishing - i'll see if i can find the packet they came in.
re: fairings: i know how you feel - i missed a mint and fully complete single seat unit the other day that went for £210. my computer froze as i was bidding :mad:
[Edited on 28-4-2006 by zhed44]
weeksy2
28-Apr-2006, 14:48
LOL i just sent him a message
"make me an offer, i did pay £645 for it though"
"in that case mate, my offer and what you want will be VERY different".
still as tight as ever then weeksy, surely you got the cash spare from what you saved on your track fairings :D:D:D:D:D
weeksy2
28-Apr-2006, 19:50
LOL tight.... JEsus mate, my missus wouldn't agree....
She is shocked as she comes over and sees new shiney parts fitted every few weeks.
funny that, my missus is the same. every time she opened the garage there was something new in there :saint:
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