748 748r Light Refurb, Well, It Started That Way.....

No. Not yet as looks good and want to keep as much totally original where possible. I think it’s called sympathetic. I call it lazy.

 

Bench grinder and mops then elbow grease. Bit pointless but it’s been pissing down here last night and today.
Spring is 1091-16/64 081

 

You are right. It’s just about the only bike I have owned where I gave not felt the need to fiddle with the suspension. Rear tyre worn to the edge, very confidence inspiring.

 

For a small consideration

 

Bolts are back!!


Just picked them up.....


.....best £40 I think I have ever spent:

 

@RC1 and @hyperdildo

the sheet is a sign of total incompetence. This way I know what goes where and, more importantly, what bloke does not love a list?

 

Getting there.

Carbon is back. So is the fairing upper (more of this later). Bolts all back on - might get a few more done that don't show just because I know they need doing - at the same time I would also get a broad selection of bolts plated as spares.

Carbon is pretty good. Some items had nine coats of lacquer, they were so bad.

I have replaced the carbon clutch cover with an OEM original, new, and gasket. The carbon cover is a genuine Ducati one BUT I think its for a monster - can anyone confirm from the photos below?

New air box to tank rubber purchased and fitted. The old one was shot. Ex's fuel connectors fitted along with new fule pipe clips. I have currently left the female connectors in place in the tank as they seem ok, but I have a curious thing rolling around in the tank (its pretty well drained) - again, is this normal? Don't think it is but it might be a loose washer or nut that has been dropped in at some stage in the bikes life.

On the air box clips, I can only get one done up on the left hand side. I seem to think that there was only one done up when I removed the airbox. I think the tab might be too worn to hold the spring clip, or is there a knack to doing this that I don't know? How important is it - the trumpet seems pretty well engaged?

The fairing. Paint is fantastic. Number board is bubbled and needs to be redone. So its going back.

A couple of bolts are showing signs of wear so i will replace, especially one of the front axle pinch bolts.

Hope to be able to show you the finished item in a a week or two, but I do keep finding things as Im going.....and I've got a new bike to run in as well. Its a tough life.

 

That is a good shout. There was one araldited into one of the rear wheel spokes and I know they come in pairs. Thank you very much.