Case protector against chain breakage

[skidlids]

just had a text from my mate Adrian to say they have made a prototype in steel that we will try on my bike this weekend, if all is OK we will knock out a batch of stainless ones.
Also getting made at the moment are the rear Bellypan brackets for the 748/916/996/998 models, masde in stainless and are for use with race bellypans.

We will also be looking at making stainless brackets to prevent the sidestands flipping up on SS models, monsters etc.

[Bionicle]

just had a text from my mate Adrian to say they have made a prototype in steel that we will try on my bike this weekend,


Now we want a full test m8, this means hack sawing nearly all the way through your chain for certain breakage to test the effectiveness :)

[skidlids]

Well i did snap a chain a few months back and took a piece out of my alternator case on my 996 so I have an idea of whats needed

[skidlids]

Looks like the proto-type fitted the alternator casing I gave to Adrian, so he has jsut done the first batch of 20 of which about half are already spoken for.
I will pick them up this weekend and hopefully get pics sorted of them off and on the bike as well as a final price to DSC members.

[BDG]

Kev, i'll have 2 please, no i'm not greedy one is for Azzy with my old SPS.

[Harv748]

One for me please Kev...you know what these chains are like:o

[FiscusFish]

I'd like two too please.

[Iconic944ss]

Just to clarify Kev, is this the same design as the discontinued Ducati item and if so, can it be fitted behind the sproket cover or will the cover no longer fit?

As an aside - I've asked MPL ( http://www.mpl-tuningparts.de/ ) - if they could incorporate a case protector into a cover design to provide both in one item.

Cheers - Frank.

[skidlids]

As yet I haven't seen them myself and have yet to fit one on the bike, I will hopefully do this late Saturday and have it fitted for Sundays rideout to Popham.
I haven't got a front sprocket cover on my 996 so I will be happy enough to continue using it like that with the gaurd fitted. If a cover doesn't fit I will look into seeing if the design is worth the trouble of altering so the cover can be fitted. This is why we have initially only done a small batch, if it can't be used with the sprocket number it will limit the amount of people interested, prior to today 11 are already spoken for even if the cover can't be fitted.

[Rushjob]

Skids.... one for me please but prefer to keep the sprocket cover on if poss.
Andy

[Rick]

I will have one also pls, Also prefer to keep the sprocket cover

[andyb]

I made a one off for my bike in stainless, and retained the sprocket cover as per the discontinued item.

ill post a piccie.......

[crust]

One for me, please

:) Crust

[Nattyboy]

sounds good to me kev..let us have the details pics when there ready..!

[Carbon749]

One for me please.

[doogalman]

One here also please.

[andys 900ss]

Two for me, please Kev

Andy

[YMFB]

I would also like one if there is enough, although that looks unlikely from the first batch anyway. With this amount of interest from a few DSC'ers makes you wonder why the factory stopped doing them.

[GsxrAge]

Yes please 1 for me please Skids !

thanks

Age

[andyb]

a piccie taken from in line with the chain, showing where how it sits........

[loverobot]

i would really like one as i have been fitting my own chains lol

[skidlids]

Just fitted one to the 996, had to tweek it slightly with a pair of pliers but it is now in place and I will be out on the bike tomorrow,
I haven't tried fitting a sprocket cover as i don't run one on the 996,
Also I am running a 14T front sprocket and have loads of clearance so should be OK with a 15T, I will find out when I fit one to the 998 Hybrid in the next day or two.
At some time I will try and fit the sprocket cover as it looks as if it should fit OK once the bit of plastic protruding like a small shelf is cut off from the inside as the stainless protector comes around this far

[Jasper]

I'll have one too,please.Was in the process of making some,but as you've already done it!!

[chris.p]

As Jasper is not going to make his I will have two of yours please Kev.


Chris.:burn:

[Chaz]

Originally posted by skidlids
just had a text from my mate Adrian to say they have made a prototype in steel that we will try on my bike this weekend, if all is OK we will knock out a batch of stainless ones.
Also getting made at the moment are the rear Bellypan brackets for the 748/916/996/998 models, masde in stainless and are for use with race bellypans.

We will also be looking at making stainless brackets to prevent the sidestands flipping up on SS models, monsters etc.

How much do think the case protectors will be.

[ROACHMAN]

Dont forget me Kev (998 model please 15t)

[skidlids]

After showing them to a few people at the weekend (Roachman, Nattyboy, Jacko, Karl, Eddie and a few more) and asking them about price, we have settled on £10 each to DSC Members.

Demand looks quite strong and I have asked for another 20 or so to be made, but to hold off making them until I know if any mods will be needed to fit the sprocket cover.

I have taken pics of the one on the 996 and hope to fit one to the 998 before taking it to the BMF and will see if I can get a sprocket cover to fit with it in place.

[bradders]

sounds good Kev

[skidlids]

Pic of it fitted to my 996

[chris.p]

Originally posted by skidlids
Pic of it fitted to my 996


Looks good to me kev, 2 please;)


Chris.:burn:

[andyb]

Originally posted by skidlids
Pic of it fitted to my 996

with the chain and sprocket looking like that kev, have yoo took out insurance against it breaking as well? :lol::lol:

[skidlids]

Andy the chain was new back in November after breaking the previous one, the front sprocket has been like that since the Silverstone trackday in March when the rear Renthal Sprocket carrier decided to move along the cush drive and up against the hub causing the chain to run off line.
The rest of the mess is caused by the Slipitin chain lube, that and it gets used in all types of weather

[andyb]

you see theres your problem...........all types of weather!

[Loz]

Numpty question - will Kev's doo-hickey** fit a 999?

(** chain guard)

Thanks!

[andyb]

Originally posted by Loz
Numpty question - will Kev's doo-hickey** fit a 999?

(** chain guard)

Thanks!

yes!

[Gaz 748]

One for me please. ( if the cover fits ) :D

[DAZZERS FE]

one for me as well please

Dazzer

[DAZZERS FE]

one for me please if the sprocket cover fits

Dazzer

[skidlids]

Still haven't tried the sprocket cover

But here is a pic of the protector off the bike

So if anybody isn't worried about the spocket cover fitting (track/race bikes) and wants one then let me know and I can sort P&P and get some in the post

[Loz]

If the sprocket cover can be retained, mark me down for one, Kev. Cheers mate!

[andyb]

Those look a similar shape to mine, and i fitted the sprocket cover back with it.

For me the bit to remember when fitting it is to ensure it misses the chain. The non uniform shape of the crankcase where it fits, tends to throw it at a funny angle.

[Loz]

Those look a similar shape to mine, and i fitted the sprocket cover back with it.

For me the bit to remember when fitting it is to ensure it misses the chain. The non uniform shape of the crankcase where it fits, tends to throw it at a funny angle.

A funny angle? You mean when viewed with the bike right-side up?

:frog:

[skidlids]

Right latest news on these
so far I still haven't got around to trying the sprocket cover on either my 996 or my 998 with the case protector fitte.
The protector was fairly easy to fit to my 996 where as it took a fair bit longer to fit to my 998 Testastretta engine as I had to grind a bit off the back, this will be allowed for in the mk 2 model which I will arrange to get done once I have sold this initilal batch .

As it is I have 10 in total for sale of the mk 1 type which are best suited to earlier engines 748/916/996 and probably 900ss and 888
They have not yet been tried with a sprocket cover
cost is £10 each plus P&P and can be paid by Paypal, cheque or cash


So far the following have expressed a interest and would like to know who on the list is happy to have a mk 1 as it is


BDG..............X 2
Chris p..........X 2
Harv748........X 1
Bradders.......X 1
Fiscus Fish....X 2
Crust...........X 1
Nattyboy......X 1
Carbon749....X 1
Doogalman....X 1
andys 900ss..X 2
YMFB...........X 1
Age996........X 1
Loverobot.....X 1
Jasper..........X 1
Roachman.....X 1
Dazzers FE....X 1
Totto...........X 2

only if sprocket cover fits

Rushjob.......X 1
Rick............X 1
Gaz748........X 1
Loz.............X 1

[Rick]

I am willing to take the mk 1 as well, whatever is easier for you.
Thanks Rick

[skidlids]

Rick, I will try and get around to seeing if I can fit a sprocket cover to my 996 with the protector in place later this week as I know you would prefer it if it did fit.

[Tinkler]

Id like one too if theres any left, if not ill take the mark 2 version, money waiting please let me know
thanks
Jamie

[Rick]

Rick, I will try and get around to seeing if I can fit a sprocket cover to my 996 with the protector in place later this week as I know you would prefer it if it did fit.
Well Thankyou kind SIR

[skidlids]

Just been out and fitted the sprocket cover to the 996. before trying to fit the cover I cut off the plastic tag that protrudes out of the sprocket side of the cover to make sure it didn't foul on the protectot. Took a couple of seconds with the hacksaw.

So now I have both the protector and sprocket cover fitted

[Loz]

Kev, u2u me when you need the beer tokens and I'll send you my address. Cheers mate.

[crust]

Nice one Kev

I'm up for a mk1

Pick it up at the pub next weds?

:) Crust

[Gaz 748]

MK 1 for me is fine, u2u me address plus pp price and I will send a cheque.

Thanks Gary.

[Carbon749]

I have a 749r. I see that demand is hi for the protectors.

I'm happy to take a Mk1 if there is 1 free, if not I am happy to wait for Mk 2 if you think it will fit better.

Please let me know what is best for you.

[Athelstan]

Skids
Can I reserve one if they fit onto the ST4s (if it's good enough for Rushjob it must be okay for my YELLOW one) :-))). Many Thanks

[Sharpy G]

I'll take a mk2 if it will fit my '04 749R
cheers

[Paul996]

I'll take 1 of the mk1's

Can send u2u if needed and have paypal

[DAZZERS FE]

I'll take a mk2 for my 998 FE

cheers
Dazzer

[Nattyboy]

Sorry for the delay Kev.U2U me you paypal address...if I can get it on before Mallory Thursday that would be top..

Nat

[FiscusFish]

I'll still take a couple of the MK1s if you've got them. U2U me your paypal address and I'll send you the cash.

Thanks

[doogalman]

I,ll still have one. Not fussed which. I have paypal , just contact me .

[Jasper]

I'll have a MK1 mate.PM/e-mail your Paypal address please.

[skidlids]

Quick update
I have now received several payments by Cheque and Paypal and all those that have paid so far will be getting theirs sent to them in the coming week

Nat are you out with us tomorrow or can someone collect it on your behalf as its probably the best way of ensuring you get it in time for the UKMOC trackday,

Kev

[Rick]

Have you tried the Mk2 ? Otherwise I will take the Mk1. Send me your PAYPAL details. Rick

[GsxrAge]

Kev I am coming up to cc next Sunday so can I pick one up then ?

Age

[skidlids]

Another Update

I am currently putting most of the Mk1s in Jiffy bags to send off to those that have paid, I know others have requested payment details but at the moment demand is out stripping supply so I am dealing with them in order on my list and with regard to type of machine (early models first as the MK fits OK) and then by DSC membership as indicated by a Roundel next to their board name, finally I will get to the non members.

The Mk2 prototype has now been checked out by Roachman (James) who has fitted it to his Bostrom Rep, this is his coments in a PM to me

"Fitted like a glove- with the sprocket cover on without having to remove the tab"

As soon as my Mate Adrian is back from France at the end of the week I'll give him the go ahead to make a batch.

Dougalman, Chris p., FiscusFish and Jasper I hope to have yours in the post tomorrow

Kev

[Duke2BSteve]

Quick update
I have now received several payments by Cheque and Paypal and all those that have paid so far will be getting theirs sent to them in the coming week

Nat are you out with us tomorrow or can someone collect it on your behalf as its probably the best way of ensuring you get it in time for the UKMOC trackday,

Kev

Kev,
Cheers for the ride on sunday, i've yet to see Nat and pass on the protector, will pop round this week. Can you add me to your long list after one for my 2000 748, cheers mate..

Steve

[Tantrum992]

Ill have one for my 2002 748 please, PM me your details and ill stick a cheque in the post.

Cheers
Simon

[Rally]

Kev, just a reminder of what I said on Sunday that you can put me down for a couple. ;)

[skidlids]

Names added to list, the current list is below. Some people have requested more than 1 so I have about 37 accounted for so far, hopefull the first Batch of Mk2s will be ready in about a week, this batch should be between 15 and 20, which will still leave a few more required so will have to get a futher batch done.

BDG X2
Harv 748
FiscusFish X2
Gav748SP
Rushjob
Crust
Nattyboy
Roachman
carbon 749
Jasper
Chris P X3
Doogalman
Andys 900ss
Paul996
Duke2B Steve
Loz
Bradders
Rally X2
YMFB
Age996
Loverobot
Eddie
Totto X2
Tantrum
Rick
Athelstan
Sharpy G
Dazzers FE
Tinkler
the phantom pieman
AndyW

[JPM]

Skids,

Can you knock 2 out out for me and Lil please also ;)

Drop me a PM with your details etc

[doogalman]

Mine arrived today. Many thanks.
This is what is makes this club a better than others.

[Gaz 748]

Got mine today, thanks Kev.

Wish I ordered a MK. 2

MK 1 a bit tight on an 02 748R

[skidlids]

As mentioned when I first fitted the Mk1 to the 996 I had to give it a tweak with a set of pliers, the bit marked in Blue in the attached pic is the bit I had to tweak and on the Mk2 there is 5 to 6 mm removed from the back edge to allow better clearance between the protector and the main crankcase.

[rcgbob44]

Got any piccy`s?

[skidlids]

other than the ones already contained in this thread NO, I thought the 5 or so I have posted so far would be enough

[Mr Creosote]

I'll take a MK2 mate. Please PM/e-mail your Paypal address - don't mind waiting for another batch. Ian.

[skidlids]

Thats another added to a growing list.

I have had a couple of PM's asking when the next ones will be available.
The answer to this is next week (earliest this saturday) and then hopefully another batch the week after that.

The next batch of which I understand there will be 15 will all be Mk2s and all will be going to DSC members (as indicaated by a roundel next to their board name) first as will the first 6 from the second batch of Mk2s, after that the remainder from that batch will then go to Non DSC members that have asked for one.

At the moment I have 30 still being asked for having already used up the first batch of Mk1s.

If possible there could be some available at Castle Combe where I may allow people already on the list to pickup in person to save me some trips to the post office.

[Clive]

I'd like one to fit a 2000 996 and one to fit a 2006 ST3S if possible

regards

Clive

[Athelstan]

Skids
Does it fit the ST4s with the front sprocket cover on (still awaiting your reply from my U2U) as I think you've done a great job on this and would really love to have one for me St4s.

[skidlids]

Skids
Does it fit the ST4s with the front sprocket cover on (still awaiting your reply from my U2U) as I think you've done a great job on this and would really love to have one for me St4s.

I haven't replied for a couple of reasons
A, I wasn't confident of the MK1 fitting newer models
B, I hadn't initially tried a sprocket cover
C, Demand is currently out stripping supply as batch size is about 15 and 1 batch per week max
D, I don't intend to ask for payment until I have the items in my possesion ready to dispatch

12 from the first batch were distributed this week along with the two prototype Mk2s for friends to try and give me feed back.

As for engines that they will fit I'm no expert and would like to know what models the original Ducati one was sold for.

It looks like it will fit and please feel free to correct me

900SS/Monster, 888, 620/750/900SSie, ST2/3/4, 748/916/996/998, 749/999, M620/1000/S2R/S4/S4R, MultiStrada and I suspect the Sport Classic range

Kevin
PS, I'm heading off to Castle Combe tomorrow morning so will be away from a PC until Sunday evening (I hope)

[Athelstan]

Many Thanks Skids for the Update.
I'm no mechanical expert either - sorry - but my ST4s is model year 2001 if that helps.

[skidlids]

Should be picking up a batch of Mk2s either during my lunch hour or after work this afternoon, providing we don't have any thunder storms around here later

[Sharpy G]

still keen for a mk2 as soon as you have an available one
please let me have your paypal details
cheers
Sharpy

[Rick]

me to, have the money so just let me know when its my turn :)

[Sharpy G]

skidlids ? did you get 'em ?

[skidlids]

Got one batch yesterday and the next batch will be ready by the end of the week so I have sent most people that have asked for one a PM with payment details

Kevin

[skidlids]

Sent out several case protectors yesterday and picked up some more Jiffy bags, hopefully will have sent off ones to everybody that has paid by the end of the week, work load permitting.

[rcgbob44]

Skids

Sorry I forgot all about this thread, if you have a spare one I`d like one or can you put me on the list for the next batch

regards

Bob.G

[Tinkler]

Receved mine and fitted it with the sproket cover no problems
thanks very much
Jamie

[skidlids]

Skids

Sorry I forgot all about this thread, if you have a spare one I`d like one or can you put me on the list for the next batch

regards

Bob.G

I will have to check to see what stock I have after the latest payments are in.
I should be able to get a few more.

[Sharpy G]

thanks v.much Skids
mine arrived this morning, so will fit it l8tr, looks good
Sharpy

[Paul996]

As above, Cheers Skids.
Mine have arrived, will also fit later:)

[rcgbob44]

Ta Skids, if you can U2 me as and when then I send you the dosh.

[Rushjob]

Kev - managed to get down to the Post Office this morning to pick mine up.... shiny :)

[Carbon749]

Kev - managed to get down to the Post Office this morning to pick mine up.... shiny :)

Ditto, will hope to fit it this weekend before a track day at Mallory on the 7th. Looks like cheap insurnace to me. :)

[Tantrum992]

Got mine through the post yesterday, thanx Kevin.

[stumpy1]

Can i have one for my 620,it doesnt have a spocket cover on!!
can you u2u me your address thanks...

Ian

[skidlids]

Can i have one for my 620,it doesnt have a spocket cover on!!
can you u2u me your address thanks...

Ian

Best you get a sprocket cover fitted if your going to race it in DD this year, the rule book requires one.
Will sort out about a case protector after Oulton this weekend