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Old 04-03-2022, 02:00 PM   #571
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Getting started as it's raining no work for me to volunteer too.

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Old 04-03-2022, 03:57 PM   #572
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Old 11-03-2022, 09:04 PM   #573
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dry run

Having little to do but reassure myself parts are clean and not missing I started more dry assembly making sure all bolts are in correct holes and lengths, I made a note in my workshop fiche of lengths especially those m6 ones in valve covers and belt covers.
I so wish my frame was done but its not so just preparing everything better than last time and sorting the clutch reservoir someone commented my was later, They were of course correct bloody rivet counters but most would never see it. Its literally a small radius where the piston pin goes in.
I fitted the throttle cables attached to the twist grip this time before carbs on, Last time it was reverse and gynaecology came to mind.
Everything is going well though and rather more satisfying this time.



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Old 13-03-2022, 07:06 PM   #574
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Dry run ptII

A good day today sorting bolts and bagged stuff making sure everything clean and had a home. A few swapped bits like bolts etc and changed my decent headlight frame bracket for a NOS gifted to me one. Fitted the good breather pipes I got from Paranoid Dave and warmed up the end to soften it as they easily crack or split. Took a while to find the cover caps for the handlebar clamp bolts as they were in the rubber band straps bag.
Unfortunately I have come to the end of the dry run so Im going to have to get the credit card out and get the frame blasted and buy paint and sprayed as soon as I can. I shall make enquiries tomorrow fro paint and spraying. I have already costed the blasting @ £68 plus vat but I have to go for broke now I am too far in to stop now.



note pic above 1 bolt is a cheese ended one at 5mm longer. I changed from a normal allen head after viewing fiche.



Pic above the very rare early numberplate light unit only used for short time as Ducati redesigned I tas we all know it now with no screws showing. Mind you its easier on this type to change the bulb and far less crap.










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Old 13-03-2022, 07:40 PM   #575
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I don't think I've ever seen such a clean machine. Good work Albie!
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Old 16-03-2022, 08:17 AM   #576
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Looking good Albie. Mine has the two screw number plate light. Not the steel number plate bracket through. Not noticed that before.
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Old 16-03-2022, 09:27 AM   #577
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Looking good Albie. Mine has the two screw number plate light. Not the steel number plate bracket through. Not noticed that before.
I think the steel plate is designed for Italian number plate fitment, that use 4 corner holes to hold the plate on.

Both my 916 and Guzzi had them fitted but I removed them as (to me) they're just unnecessary added weight.
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Old 16-03-2022, 07:07 PM   #578
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I think the steel plate is designed for Italian number plate fitment, that use 4 corner holes to hold the plate on.

Both my 916 and Guzzi had them fitted but I removed them as (to me) they're just unnecessary added weight.


I work from the original fiche whether or not that's right or wrong. It's still the same on Ducati parts too. Weight saving doesnt come into my world much on resto. It's a solid fix no flapping around as it's also aluminium number plate on mine. Ooh weight save.

I got my clutch seal kit yesterday and tomorrow I have no necessary work at the garage so can do my stuff. Today I did belts and valve checks etc on a nice 848. Having a ball in fact it's a real pleasure. .l
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Old 16-03-2022, 07:15 PM   #579
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It also seems the Italians were lucky to get different braking on the rear.



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Old 17-03-2022, 06:03 PM   #580
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This afternoon I took on the task of replacing the insides of the replacement clutch master . Petty I know but I only changed it because it was a 2005 one and a rivet counter told me. It's such a small detail but it matters. Its 2 things as in the older has a radius on banjo fitting end and the reservoir top has bigger lettering and also a elephant on the bottom. A managed to get a PS13 kit thats 13mm piston and had to change this because the rubber cover was split and untidy. I removed the sight window and cleaned that as was dirty and yellowed but now clean. Before that it had a repaint too. It's not difficult to change the seals but there is very little info out there but common sense and care will get you there if you are safe to attempt this stuff. I followed this guys advice....
http://forums.ducatipaso.org/viewtopic.php?t=8289
It all work great following his knowledge. I also painted the brake one but I had a lucky escape because when I went to fit brake lever to it the piston was trying to push out. The circlip on this 15mm piston one had either not been fitted properly before or had crept out I dont know how mind. I took it apart and it was all there and after a thorough clean I reassembled it as it should be and now working as it should by hand. If it leaks I will order a new kit for that too. Fitted back the brake switch so now I just have to respray the other lid to swap it over.





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Old 18-03-2022, 08:16 AM   #581
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Anorak alert ! (Is there an emoji for this I wonder ? ).

Note the cylnder cap wording refers to using only dot 3+5 fluid from a sealed container. Well you can't mix dot 3 and dot 5 as the latter is a mineral oil and doesn't mix with dot 3.

You could use dot 5 if all the brake components were new . I wonder if this is what Ducati or Brembo were thinking when making the set-up but I doubt it and I think it's just an error. Later caps just refer to using dot 4.
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Old 18-03-2022, 09:08 AM   #582
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Anorak alert ! (Is there an emoji for this I wonder ? ).

Note the cylnder cap wording refers to using only dot 3+5 fluid from a sealed container. Well you can't mix dot 3 and dot 5 as the latter is a mineral oil and doesn't mix with dot 3.

You could use dot 5 if all the brake components were new . I wonder if this is what Ducati or Brembo were thinking when making the set-up but I doubt it and I think it's just an error. Later caps just refer to using dot 4.
My understanding is that Brake fluids are Glycol based not mineral with the exception of DOT 5 (not to be confused with DOT 5.1) which is Silicone based.

Glycol absorbs water (Hygroscopic) while Silicone repels it (Hydrophobic) hence why you shouldn’t use DOT 5 if the system has previously been filled with Glycol based fluid and why they cannot be mixed.
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Old 18-03-2022, 11:06 AM   #584
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Anorak alert ! (Is there an emoji for this I wonder ? ).

Note the cylnder cap wording refers to using only dot 3+5 fluid from a sealed container. Well you can't mix dot 3 and dot 5 as the latter is a mineral oil and doesn't mix with dot 3.

You could use dot 5 if all the brake components were new . I wonder if this is what Ducati or Brembo were thinking when making the set-up but I doubt it and I think it's just an error. Later caps just refer to using dot 4.
Dont worry I wont be using or searching for dot3.
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Old 18-03-2022, 11:20 AM   #585
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Anorak alert ! (Is there an emoji for this I wonder ? ).

Note the cylnder cap wording refers to using only dot 3+5 fluid from a sealed container. Well you can't mix dot 3 and dot 5 as the latter is a mineral oil and doesn't mix with dot 3.

You could use dot 5 if all the brake components were new . I wonder if this is what Ducati or Brembo were thinking when making the set-up but I doubt it and I think it's just an error. Later caps just refer to using dot 4.
There was a post about this on the Ducati Sporting Club forum way back.

https://www.ducatisportingclub.com/s...ead.php?t=2521
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