Always good to follow a bike build - nice work

Cheers buddy. Did you have a trick black 998? I've been using a pic of it to try and work out a paint job.

Its been a productive weekend for my build as you can see



I keep looking at it and wonderind why its so small. Its like a 3/4 size bike next to the R6 which isn't exactly big lol.

I'm loving the back end so far





I've even got the headlight housing mounted and hung the rad on its top mounts.

I've picked up my exhaust from the metal polishers. I asked for a satin finish because i think it looks nicer



As it was a nice day i decided to wheel her into the sun for the first time and fit the exhausts. Looks lovely imo







You'll note that so far i've only painted one foot rest hanger.

I also finished mounting the rad.




I've found that at some point the connector for the headlight loom changed size. The one on the bike is now wrong. I will have to pull it apart and fit the other loom i have. I've also started to think about how i'm going to mount the translogic dash that i have for it.

The pipes look lovely, I got a bit jealous seeing them :)

That satin finish looks much better than a full polish.
What was the cost, just out of interest?

Hope you're sitting down................. £125

Got them done at Menston Metal Polishing which is just down the road from here. They were in a real state when i took them in. They charge £25 per hour so would be less with a better starting point.

Here we go - no idea what it is but mine has what looks like a loop-back wire on it to bridge the two wires. Can't find them in the diagram either - may be some part of the security? Plug-in for an immobiliser/alarm?

Thanks for that. I've no idea why i would unplug that. Can you unplug it and see if the bike runs ok please?

Will do!

Great to follow. It would be interesting to know what the final cost is.
Looks pretty cool so far.
No samco hoses?

What have you enjoyed most so far?

I have one of those connectors on my 998(9)R. No cover. Will check to see the colour of the wires.

I'm keeping a log of my spend which depending on how nasty it is i will let everyone know lol.

No hoses. They don't add any performance and are hidden under a fairing so the standard ones will do me fine. So far its hard to say what was the most enjoyable part was. Stripping it down was good but i have to say getting the rolling chassis together was a high. The last few days has seen some cool stuff going on

I got some nice new levers. Bargin on ebay from Hong Kong - I paid less than this though

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-749-999...em43a35 c2257



Does anyone know where the thread is about fitting 999 master cylinders. Someone kindly posted the part numbers needed for the remote reservoirs that i will need. I've searched but can't find it.

I've also started getting my gorgeous Translogic dash fitted. Wiring will be fun.



I also got some nice rubber mounts. Also from the bay



Here it is fitted. I'm retaining the old warning lights. Mostly to fill the hole below the dash.

Its been a while since my last update. Brakes are now fitted and have fluid in them. My datatool system 3 has packed in. When i put my mates alarm PCB in i was able to turn her over on the button. I'm searching for a new alarm PCB as thats pretty much all thats keeping me off the road. I've now got a full set of body work too. I'll post pics soon.

Looking good Chris, look forward to the updated pics.


Chris:burn:

Here are my updated pics

P34's looking good



I've gone for triumph 675 indicators. Think they really suit the bike. They use the same mounting system but the connectors had to be changed.



I also wired in the dash. Very excited about this.



I'm on to sorting out the tank now. The wires were pulled out of the connection block. Does anyone know the order these are supposed to be it. My haynes only shows the bike side of the connector block.



The fuel hoses were also ripped out and the connectors are broken.





I'm sure i saw somewhere that triumph parts are the same but cheaper. Does anyone know where the best plaxce for these fittings is?

I got a nice package in the post from Antony today. Top service sir so thanks for that! Thought it would be rude to hang around so got them fitted. Bit better than before lol.





I also got some nice new sproket nuts



Then i got all carried away and place some bodywork on for fun. Its really close now.

Just a quick question, did you sand blast strip to bare the frame before painting, or did you sand it down manually... Or just painted on top of the old paint??

I sanded by hand just enought to give a nice flat finish and get rid of any marks. The old paint is mostly still there.

Collected a frame at the weekend for my project. Bought a Ford Radiant Red as well... I am planning to sand down to flat finish, do a layer of white primer, then Red then probably a final coat of lacquer.

I hope it turns out as good as yours as my painting skills are not that great...

Wish me luck!
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Good luck Phillipe
I cheat as I use the local powder coaters


Looking good Chris, do you still need the order for the pump wiring

Good luck buddy. Just take your time.

FYI i used red primer on mine.

I do now the other site has shut down. DOH!

regarding your fuel connectors. Triumph do them. Reasonably priced as I recall. Might have a couple somewhere. In my experience it is the gromit that breaks not the male connector or the female connector (typical)

In the crash the tank ripped off and snapped them. Nightmare

Well i got another load of bits from Ducati Leeds which i hope will just about get the bike done.



The starter relay was fooked before the crash and sitting for five years hasn't helped. The new one looks just the ticket.



Also got the new quick release fuel fixings from Tom Parker. Had a nightmare getting the "right ones" These will do the trick though.



I decided to treat myself to some frame bungs from ebay. Very happy with these





I also picked up a screen.



I even managed to get some oil and coolant in her and fired her up for a while. So far so good!

Just some odd bits to do and then an mot. Paint will be done over winter. I just want to have a run out before the weather really turns.

Like the fuel connectors, do you have the part numbers, price etc ???


Chris:burn:

Hope you're sitting down mate :0)

Female fittings cLCD100040V 1/4" BSPT with shut off valve - Viton seals

£14.95 each + vat

Male fittings cLCD230-06V 3/8" with shut off valve - Viton seals

£15.76 each + vat

Toal with postage to me was £79.64 which stung a bit but they'll never break.

Plastic ones are half the cost. The thread in the tank is an NPT thread but CPC have never made fittings with an NPT thread and Viton seals. It seems that the BSPT thread is the same type but the sides are a constant width. The NPT threaded hole gets smaller as you screw in. I added some ptfe tape and wound them in tight. They seal fine so in not bothered. I'd rather know the seals wont give up.

I got them here www.tom-parker.co.uk 01772 251405

Here you go - did it myself using this and it's very easy!

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/sh...ad.php?t=42582

Hmm... seat bracket? Seat rubber clip thing? Headlight adjuster screw and spring?

You should have asked - think I have a few of those bits kicking around!

Ah didn't even think to ask. Just wanted to get it on the road asap.

I've been pottering over the last few details before MOT. Mostly just making sure every bolt is tight. Got some Ti rear hub pinch bolts.



I got them because they wont rust. Each saves 20g so i'm sure i'll notice lol

Just for fun i decided to lockwire the grips. I like the race bike look.



I got a bit keen and ordered the full fairing kit in stainless steel from probolt. I've also got a couple of bits on order from QB carbon.