1999 M600 has been sitting for 5 years - what to do? - Page 8

slob · 30-05-2022, 09:20 AM

I have done this ‘quck and dirty’ in a race paddock, by lying the bike down on the r/h side on a couple of tyres, I’d serioudly reccomend draining the oil though, even on a paddock stand.

jamminbmx · 30-05-2022, 09:38 AM

Thanks! Will drain the oil.

Does it need a special puller? Or will a cheap universal one work?

Dukedesmo · 30-05-2022, 10:31 AM

Puller is 'special' but in reality, nothing special at all. Simply a plate with 3 holes in it - 2 to screw into the threaded holes that the inspection cover bolts to and 1 larger, threaded hole to screw in an extraction bolt.

They are available fairly cheaply but can also be easily made from a piece of ally/steel if you have the tools/skills etc.

jamminbmx · 30-05-2022, 10:38 AM

I don't have the skills

Will buy a cheap one!

Never ventured into a Ducati engine before so this will probably end in complete failure...will keep you updated! Cheers

jamminbmx · 07-06-2022, 07:02 AM

Made a start...

Gear linkage bolt was rounded so had to chop that in half. I like the puller method for removing the cover! Much easier than other bikes. Had to wiggle the cover a lot to get it out!

I can't see any gasket maker squeezed out right at the bottom of the cover. I think some oil might have dripped and washed the gasket maker off. Do I need to redo the gasket?

Probably better now than when its full of oil!

Fitted new pickups from Carmo here in the Netherlands. Expensive (110 EUR) but really nice quality with the correctly coloured wires. I am crap at soldering so this is the more reliable option I hope!

https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_...vovtdkrhoasgn5

jamminbmx · 13-06-2022, 07:44 AM

Replaced the gasket maker just to be sure. Used Permatex grey. Looks like the original ducati colour.

Started on the button and now back running on 2 cylinders! Need to go for a ride to confirm.

Thanks for all the help once again!!

jamminbmx · 18-08-2022, 07:01 AM

Update! Did a crap job with the Permatex. Had to dump the oil and got a gasket from ebay. Now it works and runs and is great! Cheers!

30-05-2022, 10:31 AM	#108
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,898	Puller is 'special' but in reality, nothing special at all. Simply a plate with 3 holes in it - 2 to screw into the threaded holes that the inspection cover bolts to and 1 larger, threaded hole to screw in an extraction bolt. They are available fairly cheaply but can also be easily made from a piece of ally/steel if you have the tools/skills etc. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

07-06-2022, 07:02 AM	#110
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	Made a start... Gear linkage bolt was rounded so had to chop that in half. I like the puller method for removing the cover! Much easier than other bikes. Had to wiggle the cover a lot to get it out! I can't see any gasket maker squeezed out right at the bottom of the cover. I think some oil might have dripped and washed the gasket maker off. Do I need to redo the gasket? Probably better now than when its full of oil! Fitted new pickups from Carmo here in the Netherlands. Expensive (110 EUR) but really nice quality with the correctly coloured wires. I am crap at soldering so this is the more reliable option I hope! https://www.carmo.nl/index.php?main_...vovtdkrhoasgn5 Last edited by jamminbmx; 07-06-2022 at 07:07 AM..

30-05-2022, 09:20 AM	#106
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	I have done this ‘quck and dirty’ in a race paddock, by lying the bike down on the r/h side on a couple of tyres, I’d serioudly reccomend draining the oil though, even on a paddock stand.

30-05-2022, 09:38 AM	#107
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	Thanks! Will drain the oil. Does it need a special puller? Or will a cheap universal one work?

30-05-2022, 10:38 AM	#109
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	I don't have the skills Will buy a cheap one! Never ventured into a Ducati engine before so this will probably end in complete failure...will keep you updated! Cheers

13-06-2022, 07:44 AM	#111
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	Replaced the gasket maker just to be sure. Used Permatex grey. Looks like the original ducati colour. Started on the button and now back running on 2 cylinders! Need to go for a ride to confirm. Thanks for all the help once again!!

18-08-2022, 07:01 AM	#112
jamminbmx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: oxford Bike: M600 Posts: 131	Update! Did a crap job with the Permatex. Had to dump the oil and got a gasket from ebay. Now it works and runs and is great! Cheers!