Project M900Sie Refresh! - Page 2

Chriswilly · 21-02-2015, 06:18 PM

The clutch fluid in the reservoir of my M900ie is also black - partly due to the black rubber sealer in the top of the reservoir which protrudes deep into the 'pot'.

Possibly another cause could be worn piston seals on the master cylinder.

Have bled my system several times but to no avail - clutch works fine though.

22-02-2015, 06:16 AM

My S4R did this and I just ignored it. Changed the fluid in the brakes and clutch on the M1000 yesterday and the fluid was very dark. We'll see how it lasts. I wouldn't worry too much about it until you start loosing fluid.

22-02-2015, 09:38 AM

Well, I've been shopping! The cowl on the bike has a few age, and boot related marks...... So when this came up on eBay, I had to have it! Genuine Ducati performance, new old stock, and all mine for £55!

All I need now is a carbon tank..... If anyone knows of one, let me know!

Joe

22-02-2015, 09:58 AM

First sign of the expensive carbonitis
- there are huggers, front fenders, air scoops and of course bellypans!
(Lets pretend Carbon Tanks don't exist as that is an extreme form of the ailment)

22-02-2015, 10:02 AM

..... I forgot about the belly pan...... Ebay!

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 11:04 AM

If you're interested I've got a bellypan for sale but its not a DP one?

22-02-2015, 11:05 AM

Is it carbon? If so, pm me

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 11:20 AM

PM Sent

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps495b4064.jpg

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 11:22 AM

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 11:24 AM

I'll post the right link type eventually

utopia · 22-02-2015, 12:11 PM

I have a Ducati Performance carbon cowl on my bike.
It came to me second (third ?) hand.
I mention it because the resin had begun to dull and yellow, which may be a long term issue with yours and some other Ducati Performance carbon items.
The solution is U-Pol no.1, uv-resistant clear lacquer. and a rub down with fine wet 'n dry, followed by cutting compound.
Mine now looks like new......well, better probably.
Might be worth treating yours before it fades.
I may do the same on all my future carbon.

22-02-2015, 01:13 PM

All my carbon (the bikes an s model, so there's a lot of it) was dulled..... Used that upol stuff and it now looks amazing!

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 01:34 PM

Darren69 · 22-02-2015, 01:38 PM

23-02-2015, 02:56 PM

Well, seems it's stopped leaking oil, time to move on with the refresh!

NEW PART!

These seem to be on sale on eBay at the moment so I snapped one up! Hopefully it'll help with the heavy clutch around town syndrome these bikes seem to suffer from.... I've also bought a new HEL clutch hose (carbolook with black fittings of course!)

One question, when I fit this do I need to use the spacer for the pushrod?

Joe

22-02-2015, 11:04 AM	#21
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	If you're interested I've got a bellypan for sale but its not a DP one? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

22-02-2015, 11:20 AM	#23
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	PM Sent http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps495b4064.jpg __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

22-02-2015, 11:22 AM	#24
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	<a href="http://s770.photobucket.com/user/DarrenS69/media/SAM_0715_zps495b4064.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/DarrenS69/SAM_0715_zps495b4064.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo SAM_0715_zps495b4064.jpg"/></a> __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

22-02-2015, 11:24 AM	#25
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	I'll post the right link type eventually __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

22-02-2015, 01:34 PM	#28
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	__________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

21-02-2015, 06:18 PM	#16
Chriswilly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: gloucester Bike: M900ie Posts: 133	The clutch fluid in the reservoir of my M900ie is also black - partly due to the black rubber sealer in the top of the reservoir which protrudes deep into the 'pot'. Possibly another cause could be worn piston seals on the master cylinder. Have bled my system several times but to no avail - clutch works fine though.

22-02-2015, 06:16 AM	#17
bluestoesonnose Guest Posts: n/a	My S4R did this and I just ignored it. Changed the fluid in the brakes and clutch on the M1000 yesterday and the fluid was very dark. We'll see how it lasts. I wouldn't worry too much about it until you start loosing fluid.

22-02-2015, 09:38 AM	#18
JMH900sie Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I've been shopping! The cowl on the bike has a few age, and boot related marks...... So when this came up on eBay, I had to have it! Genuine Ducati performance, new old stock, and all mine for £55! All I need now is a carbon tank..... If anyone knows of one, let me know! Joe

22-02-2015, 09:58 AM	#19
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	First sign of the expensive carbonitis - there are huggers, front fenders, air scoops and of course bellypans! (Lets pretend Carbon Tanks don't exist as that is an extreme form of the ailment)

22-02-2015, 10:02 AM	#20
JMH900sie Guest Posts: n/a	..... I forgot about the belly pan...... Ebay!

22-02-2015, 11:05 AM	#22
JMH900sie Guest Posts: n/a	Is it carbon? If so, pm me

22-02-2015, 12:11 PM	#26
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,563	I have a Ducati Performance carbon cowl on my bike. It came to me second (third ?) hand. I mention it because the resin had begun to dull and yellow, which may be a long term issue with yours and some other Ducati Performance carbon items. The solution is U-Pol no.1, uv-resistant clear lacquer. and a rub down with fine wet 'n dry, followed by cutting compound. Mine now looks like new......well, better probably. Might be worth treating yours before it fades. I may do the same on all my future carbon.

22-02-2015, 01:13 PM	#27
JMH900sie Guest Posts: n/a	All my carbon (the bikes an s model, so there's a lot of it) was dulled..... Used that upol stuff and it now looks amazing!

22-02-2015, 01:38 PM	#29
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,099	__________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

23-02-2015, 02:56 PM	#30
JMH900sie Guest Posts: n/a	Well, seems it's stopped leaking oil, time to move on with the refresh! NEW PART! These seem to be on sale on eBay at the moment so I snapped one up! Hopefully it'll help with the heavy clutch around town syndrome these bikes seem to suffer from.... I've also bought a new HEL clutch hose (carbolook with black fittings of course!) One question, when I fit this do I need to use the spacer for the pushrod? Joe