Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Steering Head Bearing Problem

[999-FRONTLINE]

Hi Neil,

Just a thought...

The tube that fits in the frame head stock (begins with 'E' but I can never remember how to spell it.. ) has a fixing pin which is located on the R/H side of the head stock at the top, this pin is designed to fix the 'E' tube in place and then the 2 head stock bolts (located at the front of the frame) can then be tightened.
This locating pin might be missing which could be causing you the slight movement problems...???
I will try and find a picture so you know what to look for....

999-FL

[skidlids]

Not having owned either a 749 or 999 but was wondering if the eccentric adjuster is the same as the ones found in 748s, 916s etc, or is it slightly different.
just thining that maybe as is often the case with track bikes it has been rebuilt after an accident and the wrong part used.

The locating pin is just to make sure it is in the exact position and it should clamp up tight without the locating pin

[999-FRONTLINE]

Found one.....