The winter strip down. Help!

Martinp · 03-Dec-2006, 18:06

Sorry forgot to add undid the clips and the hose did not want to come off and allen key was budging so which is the right way?

skidlids · 03-Dec-2006, 18:19

I would have thought you could do either way if you have drained the tank, is it worth considering fitting the quick release connectors during the rebuild

testastretta · 03-Dec-2006, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Martinp

Sorry forgot to add undid the clips and the hose did not want to come off and allen key was budging so which is the right way?

Hi - the hoses have got to come off, as they wil be an item for re-newal somewhere in the maintenance life of bike. On a 749R the hoses are supposed to be replaced after 2 years, if you go strictly by Ducati regime. Try slackening the clips well off, spray the clips and hoses with some WD40 to allow the clips to slide back past any 'neck' in the hoses, then work the hoses off. I assume any electrical fittings have male/female connector for easy disconnection/connection. Remember to note which hose goes on which pipe !

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03-Dec-2006, 18:06	#1
Martinp Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,062 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Solihull, Dorridge Mood: 748ish Sorry forgot to add undid the clips and the hose did not want to come off and allen key was budging so which is the right way? Reply

03-Dec-2006, 18:19	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I would have thought you could do either way if you have drained the tank, is it worth considering fitting the quick release connectors during the rebuild Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply