New frame for SuperLight

FiscusFish · 31-Oct-2005, 17:08

After a 2 month wait my replacement frame has turned up at Pro-twins.

The original '95 frame developed a crack on the top tube where the tank mounting bracket is welded on. Seems to be one of the particular weak points.

Despite many peoples issues with Ducatis you have to agree that getting a free new frame on a 10 year old bike is pretty good going... (Compare it to Suzuki and the TL-S for instance..)

Now I just have to find time to strip the bike down and fit the bits back on again.

Herb · 31-Oct-2005, 17:12

I waited almost that long for a speedo cable.

AL900SL · 31-Oct-2005, 19:27

Got to agree I was well impressed when I had a new frame from them earlier this year. I had got a chap lined up to weld it. But after posting on this, site I had some really good replies suggesting I followed it up with Ducati UK. Thanks again guys.
The actual strip and rebuild was pritty simple and good fun, so good luck.
Cheers Allan R

sparkin · 31-Oct-2005, 19:32

Not really relavent,but I really like superlights,their you go I`ve said it now and I feel better!

chicken · 31-Oct-2005, 23:17

nice one Darren. Why not get it nicely powder-coated while it is out and cheap to do?

phil911 · 01-Nov-2005, 10:50

The original '95 frame developed a crack on the top tube where the tank mounting bracket is welded on. Seems to be one of the particular weak points.

-- Was it close to the homologation plate ???
If so, I don't (even at time ...) understand why this plate, fixed with 2 rivets
was located so close to the steering column ???
---> Heresy !!!!!!!!!

FiscusFish · 01-Nov-2005, 11:36

Chi : I'm looking at getting it done in satin black in homage to your one.

Phil : My SL doesn't have a riveted on plate. The crack started from a weld holding the fuel tank mounting bracket to the top rail.

Iconic944ss · 01-Nov-2005, 11:52

Good spot Darren - Blimey you have good eyesight!!!

Time for a through frame check - NEXT YEAR

Twinfan · 01-Nov-2005, 12:26

That's one hell of a spot - good move!

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31-Oct-2005, 17:12	#2
Herb Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 792 Join Date: May 2005 Location: nr Lutterworth I waited almost that long for a speedo cable. Reply

31-Oct-2005, 19:32	#4
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! Not really relavent,but I really like superlights,their you go I`ve said it now and I feel better! Reply

31-Oct-2005, 23:17	#5
chicken Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,670 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brick Lane Curry House Mood: suck, squeeze, bang,......fart? nice one Darren. Why not get it nicely powder-coated while it is out and cheap to do? Reply

01-Nov-2005, 11:36	#7
FiscusFish Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 782 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Welling Mood: Must fix Superlight... Must fix Superlight... Chi : I'm looking at getting it done in satin black in homage to your one. Phil : My SL doesn't have a riveted on plate. The crack started from a weld holding the fuel tank mounting bracket to the top rail. Reply

01-Nov-2005, 11:52	#8
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Good spot Darren - Blimey you have good eyesight!!! Time for a through frame check - NEXT YEAR Reply

01-Nov-2005, 12:26	#9
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) That's one hell of a spot - good move! Reply