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This photo best represents the care and maintenance performed on this bike over the years: [ATTACH] I would love to laugh, but jeez, come on :...
...removed every piece...what a state. :rolleyes: [ATTACH]
Also about now, I had what you could call a "bonding moment"... admittedly these seem to be much rarer working on motorbikes than cars...;)...
What is the reputation of Ducati owners? Fastidious? -Certainly not the previous one..:thinkingface: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
So... I decided to attack the rest of the (utterly knackered) bike...even though the engine wasn't completed. I could also see some parts on the...
So the idea of completing the engine first, and then turning the attention to the rest of the bike wasn't really working out... [ATTACH] I...
Oooo...exciting! [ATTACH] So it was about now I placed an order with Stein Dinse ...loads of gaskets, seals, bolts...while I always intended to...
and then moving into assembly! [ATTACH] Tech is really something, the ability to take photos and video on the phone and then refer to it later...
Aqua blasted and painted the engine covers and the other half of the case, again all cured in the oven. [ATTACH] Looking good, seeing the...
So... there has been movement over the last couple of months ;), in-between summer travelling and quitting my full time job, oh and picking up a...
Jeez, don't let Greta see that!
I can kinda appreciate them, they are of their time, but I don't think they are a "beautiful bike" :thinkingface: Road a friend's one some years...
Thanks for the reply oldtech, I'll go with what I've found and report back on my build thread regarding the 5W...I'm actually using "cSt @ 40C" as...
Scratch that, finally found it: Standard capacity: 531 cm3 Standard oil level: 108 mm :D
Bump...could really do with some input, there is soooo much conflicting info on t' 'net. If it helps they are 43mm Showa GD131 Thx.
Hello! Could anyone tell me the air gap measured with springs present for the adjustable Showas please? I was going to go for 5W for fast road...
I've turned into an uber geek... admittedly a chuffed one :D [ATTACH] Hope the gold turns out as good!
You could also try pumping some silicone sealant or mastic etc. down the bars to fill them up.
Quad Al! [MEDIA]
Finally drew up the courage to mix up the Gateros Electroplating kit...wife was out so kitchen was used! [ATTACH]