Hi I have an oil leak from the banjo into the carburettors (heating system) It just needs new copper washers, does anyone know the size of the banjos or the washers? Shame I'll have to spend an hour or so lifting the airbox again. Just refitted it!!
Are you sure it isn't where the hose joins the banjo? They can weep as well. I think the washer was 10mm ID when I got some, and I also think they are the same size as the brake ones.
I'm gambling on the easy solution first! If its banjo to hose I'll need a new hose made up. Fingers crossed I'm off to Demon Tweeks to order as bagful of washers. Thanks
I did say 'I think they are 10mm'.........best you can do is turn the heater tap off and undo a hose, measure the washer and put it back on until you get some new ones. I also thought I did mine with the airbox in place - in fact I know I did; but I removed the oil cooler mounting bolts and dropped it so it made access easier.
Thank you Arquebus. I took it as advice, not instruction. Your other tips are really helpful. It's really very tight in that area, so a bit of loosening here and a wiggle there may pay dividends. It looks as though I need to resite the solenoid too. The "official" posn is so close to the rear cylinder its has meleted the connector insulation, very neatly with an imprint of the finning. Cheers
I would check out the solenoid mounting if I were you - it shouldn't be that close. Either that or your vertical cyclinder is running far too hot!
You can get a copper washer pack from the likes of Screwfix or eBay for less than a tenner. All the sizes you're likely to need for various jobs like banjo bolts, oil filter and drain plugs. Been using them for years and saves paying silly money to dealers for odd washers.
Thanks. Ordered from Demon Tweeks at 7p each. I love Screwfix too By the way, dug in the rubbish bin and my vernier says they are 10mm I/D
Nothing like splitting logs with a felling axe ready for winter to get the brain sorting out problems in neutral. I have turned round the solenoid in the rubber holder so the the cables are on the outside of the bike, and there is plenty of air between it and the cylinder. So much easier to get at too. I will have to extend the wires from the starter switch (which will be a doddle) by a few inches to get a nice route. Can't think why Ducati didn't do it that way in the first place! Keeps me busy while I wait for Demon Tweeks to deliver the 10mm washers. Thanks for all your advice
Have you got the mounting bracket on the right way around (PS I'm not sure it can be) Because my solenoid was well clear of the cylinder. However as you have probably solved your issue, just a tip - use some silicon sealer around the little white plug when you have it all wired up - they have a habit of falling out.
Sensible. The Politically Correct answer is: The bracket and assembly is as it came out of the factory. (I've had it from new) I did wonder if it was upside down/mirror but I like my way because it's now all so accessible. Are you anywhere near lakenheath? I lived in Mildenhall for a while many many years ago. We loved to run featherbeds round the long Lakenheath curve with the footrest dragging and sparking. Had to look out for dinosaurs crossing the road. Tyres and footrest positions a lot lower those days.
Sensible. The Politically Correct answer is: The bracket and assembly is as it came out of the factory. (I've had it from new) I did wonder if it was upside down/mirror but I like my way because it's now all so accessible. Are you anywhere near lakenheath? I lived in Mildenhall for a while many many years ago. We loved to run featherbeds round the long Lakenheath curve with the footrest dragging and sparking. Had to look out for dinosaurs crossing the road. Tyres and footrest positions a lot lower those days. Had a lovely auntie lived there. Have a good weekend. I have 5 tons of logs to stack.....working on the Duke will be my reward
That's a coincidence - I had a very lovely and attractive auntie who lived in Dartmoor. I don't know whose auntie she was though.......
