So the bolt is going to need to be drilled out I have tried everything. Now where is the best place to get new bolts from? now this restoration is going to take longer than I had hoped due to illness and the current climate. So the plan is to buy all of the bits that I need and then next winter strip her down and get her sorted. also is ebay or the like the best place to get oe spec clutch covers etc to de carbonise her back to original?
Just a thought on your bolt. Was there a nut on the other side? If so, is the hole threaded? Check in one you have removed. If not a drift and gentleman’s persuader might help? Shot in the dark but worth a look. Bolt might be a bit bent that’s all.
Sorry. Ignore that. Just checked on my BIP. It’s the sub frame that’s held on by nut, not footrest hanger.
Whatever happens you will need a new bolt if you want to put rear pegs on. It will be a M8 x 20mm cap screw, readily available on ebay.
Good question. Its a 916. Part number is 24310251AC. Bit more cash, c£50 Not sure if its steel or alloy. Checked and the price for my 748 is now c£50 too - must be running low on stock. I have a new one that is not fitted for the 748r. Its worth having in ad will go on any of mine when and if they go on a track in the future.
Agree, or you can get the OEM part. Expensive option obviously but depends how anal you are. c£1 per bolt
You will need the clutch cover gasket too if there isn’t one fitted (a lot get removed when open/carbon cover fitted).
I will prob buy them from Ducati as I want it to be right. will also need a front sprocket cover and chain guard so the list is growing but will speak to Ducati when funds allow.
Sure that most of these parts will be available on ebay if you put in 916 and select the option to search for parts.
Hugh is correct but check dealer prices first as some sellers ask more as people assume the part is not available. EDIT. Plus, if you get you list together and it’s reasonably weighty, you should be able to negotiate a little discount. Say, 10%.
Yep seen it happen when I was cycling some were paying way more at auction for second hand stuff than NOS, crazy fockers.
The rule of thumb is always get on the dog & bone,speak with the dealers first and foremost before you purchased anything online.
Leesey, strongly recommend Moto Rapido for spares, next day delivery and the prices do not always hurt and are often cheaper than second hand on ebay as suggested already Craig and Luke there know their parts and make sure they get them out quickly, they also sell some spares through ebay but you can get cheaper prices and a more comprehensive range of parts over the phone.
So this is on hold for a bit. Due to the current covid issue I have been really busy at work and the wife’s health has taken a turn for the worse so need to get the house finished as will need to look towards a bungalow! Add that to looking after her and 4 kids I don’t have time. So when we are allowed to ride again she will stay as she is and I will start amassing parts for when I am able to resume. I do need to sort that bolt though so she can go on it when we are allowed again. So the project is still ongoing but won’t be finished anytime soon.
That being said I may not be able to spend lots of £££’s however I can still clean so today I took the swing arm carbon off and the rear hugger which were all cleaned and de greased. Then I used a mild cutting compound on the carbon and then waxed it. The compound was done by hand as the da polisher has packed in. Then it was all put back on the bike even though long term I want to remove it back to stock. The carbon wasn’t treated as well as @Expat Jack however it will do for now as it will eventually be going anyway.
Thanks As I say it won’t be staying long term just got to source all original parts when I can then it will disappear
