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Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Harv748
03-Feb-2006, 12:00
:bouncy:...this thread should be fun to watch...
Anyone for a sweepstake on how long before:
How do I.. or...whats this bit...:lol:
Sorry mate, good luck!
skidlids
03-Feb-2006, 12:02
Ahouldn't be to much of a problem Andy, the bike isn't that old so you shouldn't have to many problems with things like removing the swingarm pivot.
Red frames seem to be the in thing at the moment, I had 3 delivered back to my house from the powder coaters a couple of weeks ago. Must point out only one was mine the other 2 belong to Senna3
team colours this year Kev?:puzzled:
good luck Andy, if you need help. i'm sure I can come up with the soothing powers of vino or chocky for you:P
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by AK and CK]
Don't think it will be that bad to be honest... do you?
Be interesting to see how it goes, hope you're going to keep a photo diary and regular updates
skidlids
03-Feb-2006, 12:15
Originally posted by AK and CK
team colours this year Kev?:puzzled:
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by AK and CK]
Not unless I'm allowed to enter a 748 as my DD bike is still untouched from last year, still hasn't made it out of the van since its return from Cadwell.
Andy I hear that Vino makes a good release agent for any seized bolts :lol:
I worked out that having the luxury (and undoubted professional quality) of a dealer doing this is equal to quite a large piece of bling! Besides as most say, it should be fun....................wheres that wine???:lol:
philthy
03-Feb-2006, 12:23
Andy
If you've got a budget, then double it , because once you start I can guarantee that you will find youself saying '' Well....while it's apart I may as well........''
I know , I've been there.
:D
electricsheep
03-Feb-2006, 12:27
Originally posted by philthy
Andy
If you've got a budget, then double it , because once you start I can guarantee that you will find youself saying '' Well....while it's apart I may as well........''
I know , I've been there.
:D
new type swinging arm for instance :devil:
Will this be the first documented 999R stripdown in the DSC? :D
Look forward to seeing plenty of pics and reading some (funny) stories.
Carbon749
03-Feb-2006, 13:37
Andy. Stripped my brand new Feb 2003 749s to a bare frame after riding it for 1 1/2 mile, this was when they had only just been launched and were still quite rare. Nothing wrong with the bike, just that my left leg was in plaster for 12 weeks, gear changes were difficult and I did not want to just sit and look at the bike.
Since then I have done my mates 999s.
Intention on both bikes was to get the frames red and add the additional frame rail.
By no means an expert, but, having done 2 I have some expierence.
If you need any advise please feel free to ask.
There are a couple of tricks that will help the whole job go quicker.
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by Carbon749]
Originally posted by Carbon749
Andy. Stripped my brand new Feb 2003 749s to a bare frame after riding it for 1 1/2 mile, this was when they had only just been launched and were still quite rare. Nothing wrong with the bike, just that my left leg was in plaster for 12 weeks, gear changes were difficult and I did not want to just sit and look at the bike.
Since then I have done my mates 999s.
Intention on both bikes was to get the frames red and add the additional frame rail.
By no means an expert, but, having done 2 I have some expierence.
If you need any advise please feel free to ask.
There are a couple of tricks that will help the whole job go quicker.
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by Carbon749]
tell me more............like the two bolts that hold the ign switch to get the airbox out?;)
Originally posted by electricsheep
Originally posted by philthy
Andy
If you've got a budget, then double it , because once you start I can guarantee that you will find youself saying '' Well....while it's apart I may as well........''
I know , I've been there.
:D
new type swinging arm for instance :devil:
Think that's already on the project plan..... ;)
Col996s
03-Feb-2006, 14:14
Good luck Andy. It must be quite tempting to say whilst it's apart I'll just change this and this and this.........
Ooooooh nearly there.........:lol::lol: piccies to follow...
Originally posted by andyb
Ooooooh nearly there.........:lol::lol: piccies to follow...
So fairing off then? :P
Carbon749
03-Feb-2006, 16:07
Originally posted by Carbon749
tell me more............like the two bolts that hold the ign switch to get the airbox out?;) [/quote]
Not sure what you mean about that. You have to remove the plastic shroud from the ignition switch and disconnect the sensor. There then should be the bolts for the ignition barrel. They may be the shear off type and have no bolts heads ... mole grips work well on these.
The whole airbox, throttle cables etc are a b*****d to get off. Sorry, loads of swearing and skinned knuckles.
One top tip would the be the swing arm / engine part. Cut a piece of tube, I used 19mm dia hanging rail, to the right length to sit between the frame rails without locating in the frame. Use the tube to knock out the swing arm pivot, keeps the engine and swing arm as one unit and lets you lift the frame off. You can them wheel the assy' around and remove the chain, rear suspension, swing arm at your leisure.
Takes loads of pic's for the wiring loom as it wraps around the head stock, the location of the loom connectors around the battery and on the frame rails above. Note how the very large loom connector on the left of the frame works ... you can spend ages trying to line it all back up later.
Clearly identify the Neutral switch connector on the loom, looks just like another one (rear brake I think) and you can mix them up.
Take pic's of the clutch hose and were it runs from lever to cylinder.
Front end is kind of obvious, but, locate the locking bolt on the right of the head stock frame tube that locates the head depending upon which head angle you select. Take the retaining circlip out and remove the bolt / washer. Loosen the pinch bolts on the head tube. Remove the top yoke, and the whole front end will lower out. If you slide the left clip on off the fork top you can leave it connected to the clutch line. You can leave the front brakes, lines etc and take it all out as one unit.
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by Carbon749] [/quote]
[Edited on 3-2-2006 by Carbon749]
off to jhp tomorrow................
Rattler
03-Feb-2006, 16:56
Originally posted by andyb
off to jhp tomorrow................
There's not much to it, it should only cost a few quid to get painted - ------ yeh right!!!! ;)
Carbon749
03-Feb-2006, 17:12
Originally posted by andyb
off to jhp tomorrow................
After listening to other tales of woe on here, make sure the frame number is well masked before it's blasted and powder coated :o
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
off to jhp tomorrow................
After listening to other tales of woe on here, make sure the frame number is well masked before it's blasted and powder coated :o
I couldnt get the right red locally to me! I know john sampled a lot of colours to get the right red..........thatll do for me. I know they mask the frame number as well so thatll be ok!
Didnt take that long to strip..........and not a drop of fluid spilt other than the clutch slave.....fantastic these bikes aint they!
butch890
03-Feb-2006, 17:28
couldnt help notice from the picture that yours is one of the 1st 998 bastidised frames 999r,s !:frog:
Whilst its apart try to find a proper 999 frame,you know it makes sense!:D
Butch
And here's one I prepared earlier..... :lol:
duc daz
03-Feb-2006, 22:48
rather you than me andy :sing:
amazing how the frame floats over the magic blue rug.:D i could do with a few to sell on?
Originally posted by butch890
couldnt help notice from the picture that yours is one of the 1st 998 bastidised frames 999r,s !:frog:
Whilst its apart try to find a proper 999 frame,you know it makes sense!:D
Butch
ok mate...........I was going to spend a couple or three grand on the engine but then i noticed the old shagger came with 148 bhp................fancy a go on a powerful one?:puzzled:
butch890
04-Feb-2006, 09:14
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by butch890
couldnt help notice from the picture that yours is one of the 1st 998 bastidised frames 999r,s !:frog:
Whilst its apart try to find a proper 999 frame,you know it makes sense!:D
Butch
ok mate...........I was going to spend a couple or three grand on the engine but then i noticed the old shagger came with 148 bhp................fancy a go on a powerful one?:puzzled:
sorry mate ,way to much for me,that,l be a real mans bike then!:frog:
butch
You want a real man then,.........ooh er!:lol::lol::lol:
everton
04-Feb-2006, 10:59
Can we take it that from your first post to the final frame picture - 5 hours approx - you completely stripped the bike down to the frame or had you done much prep work before you started?
Yup, i posted, then went out and took the fairings off..and the rest is history!
:smug:
To be honest there aint much to take the frame from the rest., and as i said the only fluid line to break is the clutch, apart from a bleed pipe to the top of the radiator and you then replace that back.
Just the top yolk then the 3 bolts on the headstock releases the whole front end, the 3 engine mounts inc the swing arm pivot. Yes there are several wire connectors, but they are fairley obvious!
God knows how it goes back together though.......
:lol:
everton
04-Feb-2006, 13:14
Thanks ... I'm very interested to see how you get on with this. Are you replacing the swing arm, as others intimate, and if so are there any issues? Are you going for the 04-on swing arm or something more bling?
On the one hand it's exciting and also irritating that powder-coating the frame and upgrading the swing arm etc brings the bike some way towards the 04 spec. I'm sure you're adding your own special and personal bits so it'll be good to see it done.
I fancy an uprated master slave cylinder and a couple of little bits like an STM oil breather
When's your target completion date?
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Carbon749
04-Feb-2006, 14:07
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Bit of a myth mate. The kit thats in that picture is all you need, to change to a later arm (dependant on type of exhaust of course) you may need to alter the brake pipe as well to make it sit better, what else you choose to change is down to personal preference! ;)
Carbon749
04-Feb-2006, 14:14
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Bit of a myth mate. The kit thats in that picture is all you need, to change to a later arm (dependant on type of exhaust of course) you may need to alter the brake pipe as well to make it sit better, what else you choose to change is down to personal preference! ;)
I sit corrected. It is worth while doing as the newer arm does look much better.
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Bit of a myth mate. The kit thats in that picture is all you need, to change to a later arm (dependant on type of exhaust of course) you may need to alter the brake pipe as well to make it sit better, what else you choose to change is down to personal preference! ;)
I sit corrected. It is worth while doing as the newer arm does look much better.
I u2u'd you.
everton
04-Feb-2006, 21:29
Thanks for the U2Us Andy.
I'm really excited to see how you get on with this project.
Originally posted by everton
Thanks for the U2Us Andy.
I'm really excited to see how you get on with this project.
If you were interested in how long it took me to strip mine, i recon doing it a second time would be even less...............
Ive got my list of bits now for my ' upgrade'............and the cost!!:o
Originally posted by andyb
Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Andy is the paintwork that crap that it need re-painting already:D
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Andy is the paintwork that crap that it need re-painting already:D
No mate silver...........so 998 or 2002!:lol::P:lol:
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Andy is the paintwork that crap that it need re-painting already:D
No mate silver...........so 998 or 2002!:lol::P:lol:
I can see why now. Mines grey btw;)
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Andy is the paintwork that crap that it need re-painting already:D
No mate silver...........so 998 or 2002!:lol::P:lol:
I can see why now. Mines grey btw;)
is that the honda thingy grey..as in dull? Or as in rain cloud?:lol::lol:
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Jon
Originally posted by andyb
Im just about to start to strip the frame off my 999 with the intention of powder coating it red................plus adding a few other goodies! wish me luck................:lol:
Andy is the paintwork that crap that it need re-painting already:D
No mate silver...........so 998 or 2002!:lol::P:lol:
I can see why now. Mines grey btw;)
is that the honda thingy grey..as in dull? Or as in rain cloud?:lol::lol:
Na fluorescent pink
[Edited on 4-2-2006 by Jon]
mine needed a little more work......
Blimey bolds,thats never the same bike,is it?
So what new bits did you get? You appear to have gone from a 749 to a 749R.................well done mate!
Yes pretty extensive list of most bits:
Termignoni exhaust system
05 model box section swing arm
05 model fairing kit then S/H 749R Carbon fibre side fairings
999R 05 Carbon front mudguard
Carbon rear hugger
Ducati Performance alloy rear sprocket 520
D.I.D Gold 520 race chain
Ducati Performance ”Bucci” Slipper clutch
JHP Clutch slave cylinder
Carbon clutch cover
Carbon Sprocket cover
Carbon Cam Belt cover
Michelin “Pilot Power” tyres
Ohlins Radial Front forks
Radial Brakes
Ohlins rear shock absorber
Frame and wheels powder coated 05 colours
749R Larger capacity fuel tank
Ohlins steering damper
Ducati Performance screen without side light
And no i didnt dare keep list of the cost
:lol:
Isnt the cost of that list bordering on a new 749r or a 999? add another grand for track fairings for your original and voila....the best of both worlds!
Carbon749
05-Feb-2006, 10:54
Originally posted by andyb
Isnt the cost of that list bordering on a new 749r or a 999? add another grand for track fairings for your original and voila....the best of both worlds!
Wow, expensive re-build, especially when there are 2004 749r knocking around for £9k.
Bolds, I would be interested in how much the tank was worth and how you fitted it to the standard 749 frame, I thought that the 749r tank had slightly different mount points at the front.
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
Isnt the cost of that list bordering on a new 749r or a 999? add another grand for track fairings for your original and voila....the best of both worlds!
Wow, expensive re-build, especially when there are 2004 749r knocking around for £9k.
Bolds, I would be interested in how much the tank was worth and how you fitted it to the standard 749 frame, I thought that the 749r tank had slightly different mount points at the front.
Looking at his bare frame, i see the ign and tank mount is welded to the frame.............on mine its bolted! Im doing that black as per the jhp race bikes...........
Carbon749
05-Feb-2006, 11:22
[/quote]
Looking at his bare frame, i see the ign and tank mount is welded to the frame.............on mine its bolted! Im doing that black as per the jhp race bikes........... [/quote]
Yep on most standard bikes, base and S model, it is welded, on the R it is bolted in. The 749r has a larger tank and as such I was unsure how you would fit the larger tank designed for a bolted in mount to a frame with the standard welded in mounts.
The bike was cheap to start with due to the crash damage
The tank i think was around £700 using the Ducati performance one out of the catalogue and fits straight on to existing mounts as they are the same
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Bit of a myth mate. The kit thats in that picture is all you need, to change to a later arm (dependant on type of exhaust of course) you may need to alter the brake pipe as well to make it sit better, what else you choose to change is down to personal preference! ;)
I sit corrected. It is worth while doing as the newer arm does look much better.
I'm guessing you're getting the kit Andy? We did actually discuss the various different linkage options and there are a few believe me , but John knows what's best I guess
Originally posted by JPM
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
When you see one of these, you have just kinda got to.........
Been quite a few comments on here about the newer arm will fit, but, the suspension linkage is different and will not work 100% .... I think JPM knows more about this.
Bit of a myth mate. The kit thats in that picture is all you need, to change to a later arm (dependant on type of exhaust of course) you may need to alter the brake pipe as well to make it sit better, what else you choose to change is down to personal preference! ;)
I sit corrected. It is worth while doing as the newer arm does look much better.
I'm guessing you're getting the kit Andy? We did actually discuss the various different linkage options and there are a few believe me , but John knows what's best I guess
You wouldnt believe there could be so many variables.........
Itching to get my frame back and start putting it back together........
Good reading ! Good luck with puting it back together andy. Hope ure not left with any excess nuts or bolts. . . . . . . :biaggi:
/ian
spartacus
06-Feb-2006, 06:03
Originally posted by weeian
Good reading ! Good luck with puting it back together andy. Hope ure not left with any excess nuts or bolts. . . . . . . :biaggi:
/ian
Thought that was the sign of a job well completed? :puzzled: wondered why mine was rattling a bit... I'm toying with going down the same route as bolds, so will be interesting to see how long it takes you Andy. I've a feeling that the end product will be well worth the effort though... :biaggi:
Henners
06-Feb-2006, 10:23
Andy and bolds - either of your projects would make a great technical article for Pronto :)
Originally posted by Henners
Andy and bolds - either of your projects would make a great technical article for Pronto :)
Sixfth munf agu i coont evn spil injunire............I have a think about that............good idea H!
butch890
06-Feb-2006, 17:30
Just got back from jhp,boy does your frame look good or what!
1st coat of gold hammerite was dry,Rick was just about to start brushing the 2nd coat on ! :lol::lol::lol:
Butch
dickieducati
06-Feb-2006, 17:36
that wouldn't be funny at all. no, i wouldnt laugh for weeks if that happened, no not at all . :lol:
Originally posted by butch890
Just got back from jhp,boy does your frame look good or what!
1st coat of gold hammerite was dry,Rick was just about to start brushing the 2nd coat on ! :lol::lol::lol:
Butch
LOL :lol: :lol:
/ian
Originally posted by butch890
Just got back from jhp,boy does your frame look good or what!
1st coat of gold hammerite was dry,Rick was just about to start brushing the 2nd coat on ! :lol::lol::lol:
Butch
I specified smooth hammerite................jeez they cant even follow instructions!
Did they tell you how special my frame was/is?:smug:
antonye
06-Feb-2006, 23:09
You still need to get those cone nuts off the ignition?
Get the right sized bolt to fit into the thread of the cone nut, about 40mm long or so will do, then wind a nut onto it.
Now wind the nut and bolt into the threaded cone so you've got lots of thread in there, then wind the nut up to the cone and tighten it right up.
Now you can start to undo the bolt and it should undo the cone nut. If not, tighten up the nut some more and try again.
Finally hold the bolt and slacken the nut, then you can spin off the cone nut.
HTH.
Originally posted by antonye
You still need to get those cone nuts off the ignition?
Get the right sized bolt to fit into the thread of the cone nut, about 40mm long or so will do, then wind a nut onto it.
Now wind the nut and bolt into the threaded cone so you've got lots of thread in there, then wind the nut up to the cone and tighten it right up.
Now you can start to undo the bolt and it should undo the cone nut. If not, tighten up the nut some more and try again.
Finally hold the bolt and slacken the nut, then you can spin off the cone nut.
HTH.
Have you taken something?
antonye
07-Feb-2006, 11:01
Yes
Andy,
have you cut your fairing so it fits the 04/05 swingarm?
also need to mod the link pipe??
looking good;)
butch890
07-Feb-2006, 18:45
Originally posted by chillo
Andy,
have you cut your fairing so it fits the 04/05 swingarm?
also need to mod the link pipe??
looking good;)
The original pipe will clear the new swingarm,(you wouldnt believe the size of the dent that sledgehammer made!):lol:
And yes Andy they did say how special your frame is - NOW!:lol:
Butch
Originally posted by chillo
Andy,
have you cut your fairing so it fits the 04/05 swingarm?
also need to mod the link pipe??
looking good;)
Yeah all that to come.........:D
ooh, ooh, ooh, my frames ready!!:sing::sing::bouncy::bouncy:
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
off to jhp tomorrow................
After listening to other tales of woe on here, make sure the frame number is well masked before it's blasted and powder coated :o
whats the tales of woe for not masking your engine number?? it will still be there underneath:puzzled:
mine was masked!:D................and i hope the shot blasting prior to powder coating removed the rust around the headstock as well!
Not bad for a £20000 bike...........
antonye
10-Feb-2006, 17:04
I didn't mask mine when I had it powder coated, although I didn't have it shot blasted. The powder coat has made the frame number less obvious, but you can still see it.
The frame number laquered.........
The front end back in..........
Originally posted by Dseered
Good luck with getting back together, looks good mate, hope my powder coating looks as good !
What you doing, a frame job?
looks a good job,will transform the look as seen with front end.
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Good luck with getting back together, looks good mate, hope my powder coating looks as good !
What you doing, a frame job?
Na just wheels this year :D
To black?.........thatll help no end in the looks dept!
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Good luck with getting back together, looks good mate, hope my powder coating looks as good !
What you doing, a frame job?
Na just wheels this year :D
To black?.........thatll help no end in the looks dept!
Nope exactly the opposite !
white?
back on top of the engine....
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Originally posted by andyb
Originally posted by Dseered
Good luck with getting back together, looks good mate, hope my powder coating looks as good !
What you doing, a frame job?
Na just wheels this year :D
To black?.........thatll help no end in the looks dept!
Nope exactly the opposite !
white?
YEP :D
with respect mate...........awful.............:o
clint 999R
11-Feb-2006, 23:58
looking good andy i think its going to be worth all the effort plus your feel better knowing every nut and bolt most of us get frightened (me anywhey )when we take the side fairing off well done mate.
Originally posted by clint15quick
looking good andy i think its going to be worth all the effort plus your feel better knowing every nut and bolt most of us get frightened (me anywhey )when we take the side fairing off well done mate.
Cheers mate......
Hows it running?
clint 999R
12-Feb-2006, 00:17
dont no not had chance or right weather to try it if ok sunday i should be able to give it a try.
jmwgomz
12-Feb-2006, 00:54
Hmmmmmmmmm??? How many quotes are too many quotes??? I think I lost myself for about 10 minutes in the previous post!?!?!? LOL!!!
Hi andy we spoke up at jhp on sat morn when you were picking up the frame well done m8 for getting stuck into it so soon and cant wait to see it finished nice talking to you jas749r.
Originally posted by boyo
Hi andy we spoke up at jhp on sat morn when you were picking up the frame well done m8 for getting stuck into it so soon and cant wait to see it finished nice talking to you jas749r.
Hi jason, have you ridden yours yet?
Well, a bit of a lull in the proceedings aty the moment. Between you and me, im waiting on the swingarm ( in a whispered voice) arriving plus a couple of other bits.......
still got to blag another visit to jhp without er indoors noticing the arm..........
Originally posted by andyb
Well, a bit of a lull in the proceedings aty the moment. Between you and me, im waiting on the swingarm ( in a whispered voice) arriving plus a couple of other bits.......
still got to blag another visit to jhp without er indoors noticing the arm..........
lol looking good andy, dunno how many times the mrs has said to me is there something different about your bike !?!
/ian
Well thats a few big bits back on...............
dickieducati
15-Feb-2006, 22:04
you're my hero.
got to say i do admire what you do yourself to your bike.
just need to find a rider to do it justice. ;)
Your making me blush...............
dickieducati
15-Feb-2006, 22:24
wouldnt be the first time ;)
whats in the box.....................?
antonye
17-Feb-2006, 17:34
Looking very nice Andy, but ffs give those axle stands a coat of paint while you're at it!!
Originally posted by antonye
Looking very nice Andy, but ffs give those axle stands a coat of paint while you're at it!!
Not the 1968 Cortina Axle stands:lol::lol::lol:
[Edited on 17-2-2006 by madmav]
That'll be the s/arm.... I recognise that box! :rolleye:
Did you LOG it all in your Pocket book andy?
when you dismantled it:lol:
No room left now for the crim's:lol::lol:
Real McCoy
17-Feb-2006, 18:32
Have you gone and bought a new style swinger after all the greif you gave me when i did mine ....Why didnt you just buy an 04 :lol:
Yes i know.............one minute i was in the shop looking, next minute i was buying things throwing caution to the wind! I think i was hypnotised!!
Originally posted by madmav
Did you LOG it all in your Pocket book andy?
when you dismantled it:lol:
No room left now for the crim's:lol::lol:
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
I wuz turnin' the spanner in an anticlockwise direction at 21:30 hours when the nut decided to spring orf and bounce orf the garage floor in a northerly direction. Me and my sarge gave chase but the nut disappeared under the workbench and could not be traced. We called in the dog team and after a short search we found the offender crouching underneath a pile of oil stained j-cloths. We immediately apprehended the suspect and put it in a high security jam jar on the shelf waitng to be torqued into surrender
The spanner turned in a deliberate anticlockwise direction at 21:30 hours. It would not stop resisting! when the nut decided to spring orf and bounce orf the garage floor in a northerly direction, i had to strike out several times with my Baton, and then spray it with pepper spray. Me and my sarge conspired and the nut disappeared under the workbench and no evidence could be traced. We called in the dog team and after a free bite, we found the offender crouching underneath a pile of blood stained j-cloths. We immediately apprehended the suspect who's continual resistance forced us to put it in a high security sleeping bag on the shelf waiting to be torqued into surrender.
His reply to caution was, corse i did it Guv, and i dont want to complain either...he duly signed my PNB to this effect.
antonye
17-Feb-2006, 22:00
You forgot to add the bit about his accidental trip down the station steps :lol:
Thats Hale and Pace with their damaged car......"it fell down the stairs Sir!":lol::lol:
starting to look like mine now!:frog:
Real McCoy
18-Feb-2006, 15:00
But why didnt you sell it and buy an 04 bike..eh..eh...eh
you butcherd the fairing yet :P
Originally posted by Real McCoy
But why didnt you sell it and buy an 04 bike..eh..eh...eh
you butcherd the fairing yet :P
It would be a lot more money for starters and id gone so far with my current bike anyway..............
Real McCoy
18-Feb-2006, 20:54
so you gonna paint it or leave it standard :puzzled:
Im all tracked up any way...........might look to change my track fairings for summat different........in the future!
Carbon749
18-Feb-2006, 21:14
Originally posted by andyb
oooh sexy..........
Now I know what mine will look like when I get around to fitting it .... love the look ;)
Originally posted by Carbon749
Originally posted by andyb
oooh sexy..........
Now I know what mine will look like when I get around to fitting it .... love the look ;)
Can i suggest you speak to me re the routing of the brake pipe, which youll need another one to what they supplied!
[Edited on 18-2-2006 by andyb]
dont quite follow a/b.the brake sits on top of swing arm.if its the rear brake lever? i had a bracket with the kit for it to bolt to.
Originally posted by andyb
Im all tracked up any way...........might look to change my track fairings for summat different........in the future!
How about white with a yellow and blue stripe:lol:
What dont you follow? Its an underslung rear calliper as apposed to the std one that mounts above the swing arm...........
oops,didnt know you was doing that.:sing:
Originally posted by pedro
oops,didnt know you was doing that.:sing:
Have a look at the picture...................
Well, almost, nearly, not quite..............
antonye
20-Feb-2006, 17:37
Mighty fine!
So how many speeding tickets did you have to get to fund this lot then? :P
Real McCoy
20-Feb-2006, 18:33
youve done a good job there old boy, is it running now :)
no with no exhaust she aint.
Originally posted by pedro
no with no exhaust she aint.
Er it is running....the neighbours enjoyed it!!:lol::lol:
As regards cost,.......ask the other arf, would you believe i won some more bits in a raffle?
Its looking good mate.
What trackday kit is that?
Originally posted by khu996
Its looking good mate.
What trackday kit is that?
It was ducati av fibre.....
It looks like its a good fit.
Whats the quality like and was it expensive :puzzled: ?
Im looking for some track panels!
As allways with these things.....it was a bit of a juggle!
I like the look of a company called
www.replicastuk.com
They supplied Monstermob a while back and not toooo expensive ish!
I'll look into it...cheers mate.
Andy,
have you re-used your original rocker arm and linkage rod?
:burn:
bike mad
09-Mar-2006, 03:06
let us know what if any the swingarm has made to the handling, not the bling please.
:flame::burn::burn:
Originally posted by bike mad
let us know what if any the swingarm has made to the handling, not the bling please.
:flame::burn::burn:
In simple terms i dont believe the swing arm will make any difference whatsoever to the handling, i wouls suggest that the technical measurements are the same!! There are far cheaper things to do that would benefit..............
I believe the grey swing arm was a huge mistake by Ducati....it is quite simply ugly. As a brand built on quality and beauty, the black arm is where the mark should be!
Twinfan
09-Mar-2006, 15:23
I quite like the old cast arm with a silver frame. I agree it looks pants on a red frame though.
That's looking mighty fine, Andy.
bike mad
09-Mar-2006, 16:47
they both look good, thanks for beening sonest,
:flame::burn::burn:
Well my final piece for the jigsaw.........a piece of craftmanship from jhp! Cheers john!
what happened to the exhaust? looks flat under the guard.
Looks wicked. I like the vented vertical belt cover!
What did you do with the exhaust system in the end?
Originally posted by pedro
what happened to the exhaust? looks flat under the guard.
Thats the latest system they supply now!
If you look on ducati.com, they do an upgrade kit, meant for those with an assymetric system to upgrade to a full 57mm, it suited me perfectly keeping my original can. Its half the price of a complete system as well.
Then of course i sold all the other bits as an upgrade for the same but for the grey arm!
:D;)
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