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Stafford
10-01-2010, 11:49 AM
Hi all, just picked up a 900SSie for track use. But as a stolen recovery it's looking a bit sorry for itself as the muppet that nicked it just sprayed it black. So I have overspray on the top yoke and runs dripping onto the frame and worse of all onto one of the Brembo calipers. T-cut should do some, the tank is too thick for that though. I'm not looking to make this a show bike but tidy would be nice.
Also looking for an horizontal belt cover, clutch hub/drum and a better tank would be nice.
He11cat
10-01-2010, 12:41 PM
My guess is a not too course ie a finer grade wet and dry and go very easy ..rubbing compound and T cut are going to be too fine and take forever.

Just a case of going easy ..maybe add a bit of washing up liquid to the mix .

At least it has fallen into loving hands!! good luck!
Gilps
10-01-2010, 12:49 PM
If they have just sprayed it and not lacquered it then any decent paint stripper should do it, or thinners, or white spirit. Try petrol too, it's good for getting paint off a tank where it hasn't been lacquered, like on my race bikes;)
He11cat
10-01-2010, 12:59 PM
Do you want to remove the whole layer of paint of the tank???
If so shout . there is a product as I need to get some to do a bike tank.

Let me know and I can make a call as I need to know the name myself :)

If you could do some of the prep this time of year sprayers are quiet ... unless dealing with snow accidents!! .. you may find you get a dam good deal if you can wait for a little bit.

I probably would shop about for a cheap spray job ..start as you mean to go on.
you could prob get it done for under £300
Stafford
10-01-2010, 01:25 PM
TBH the tank is a bit gash so not too fussed how it comes out, the annoying parts are the calipers and the paint on the fork legs. Wet and dry and paint stripper are probably not ideal and wet and dry wont get into the finish of a normal Brembo caliper.
bigredduke
10-01-2010, 01:30 PM
HOW many bikes now???? Heather must be so understanding!

The finish on the calipers may be anodized so paint stripper may be ok. Test on an unseen bit first.
dunlop0_1
10-01-2010, 04:30 PM
TBH the tank is a bit gash so not too fussed how it comes out, the annoying parts are the calipers and the paint on the fork legs. Wet and dry and paint stripper are probably not ideal and wet and dry wont get into the finish of a normal Brembo caliper.

Cellulose thinners will do the trick. Forks are anodised so no problem and the caliper paint is very tough. Test a small area first though.
Stafford
10-01-2010, 05:19 PM
Only six now Paul,:chuckle: the garage is a bit full as Liz's 600 is here and a mates Maico as well. I was think of using brake fluid :idea: but I think cellulose thinners would be less aggressive thanks chaps.
Albie
10-01-2010, 06:52 PM
Try using a nylon scotchbrite pad as they can be a little less abrasive. Try a touch of thinners or even wd 40. 6 bikes is ok imho.
He11cat
10-01-2010, 07:09 PM
You need another one..... then you have a different bike for each day of the week!!!

It's logical!! well worth a shot as an excuse!
hhmunro
10-01-2010, 07:56 PM
hola Staff,
Feliz ano nuevo
some gentle work with a Dremmel may be the answer...
Wish we still had a mate with access to a trice tank...
Stafford
10-01-2010, 08:49 PM
You're right Tom an hour in the trichloroethylene tank at Avon Rubber would have got most things off. It was a crap job on Saturday mornings cleaning it out with BA on though.
Liz
10-01-2010, 09:05 PM
Only six now Paul,:chuckle: the garage is a bit full as Liz's 600 is here and a mates Maico as well. I was think of using brake fluid :idea: but I think cellulose thinners would be less aggressive thanks chaps.

Yes, and I hope you're looking after it like what I do! :eek:
uksurfer
10-01-2010, 09:08 PM
just nick Liz's tank, i'm sure she won't notice :biggrin:
Liz
10-01-2010, 09:10 PM
just nick Liz's tank, i'm sure she won't notice :biggrin:

Even I know that my tank wouldn't fit! (What's that bit again, what's it do?)
chris yeatman
10-01-2010, 09:18 PM
staff, i think u should give liz's m600 to me for a track bike, lol
Liz
10-01-2010, 09:23 PM
staff, i think u should give liz's m600 to me for a track bike, lol

Oi, get off!! It's gonna be my track bike!

I don't think I dare ride the 800 on the track (oh Chris, that's bigger than your 750 isn't it? :running:).
He11cat
10-01-2010, 09:35 PM
lol... oh dear mines bigger then yours nah nah nanah na!! now now!! lol
Pomp1
10-01-2010, 09:36 PM
Stafford, turn it into one of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLq3GBWjsrs) BTW if you need a clutch basket I'll have a spare one soon.
Stafford
10-01-2010, 09:51 PM
Stafford, turn it into one of this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLq3GBWjsrs) BTW if you need a clutch basket I'll have a spare one soon.

We could do that to GT's at the next weekender for a laugh when he's in bed.
I need a hub not a basket Max cheers.
Pomp1
11-01-2010, 08:52 AM
We could do that to GT's at the next weekender for a laugh when he's in bed.
I need a hub not a basket Max cheers.

I doubt he'll be impressed.. re hub, there's some on ebay that aren't too dear considering they're cnc here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-CLUTCH-PRESSURE-PLATE-HUB-1098-999-996-748-749_W0QQitemZ290371482093QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mot orcycle_Parts?hash=item439b7d31ed#ht_5338wt_1167) I did consider them but then I picked up a complete clutch + plates for 70 quid:) (hence the spare basket) what happened to the hub then?
Stafford
11-01-2010, 09:30 AM
Quite nice parts just in the ruddy USA so loads of import duty.
Seems to have been dropped on the right side or bashed with a hammer, then it was either running at the time or an attempt at starting it was made and the pins were all snapped off by the bent clutch cover.
Stafford
14-01-2010, 05:30 PM
Top call on the use of cellulose thinners, that and a toothbrush are getting if off the forks and calipers a treat. Cheers
uksurfer
14-01-2010, 05:32 PM
how about a picture of your new bike? :look:
chris yeatman
14-01-2010, 06:14 PM
Oi, get off!! It's gonna be my track bike!

I don't think I dare ride the 800 on the track (oh Chris, that's bigger than your 750 isn't it? :running:).


gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. :mad:
Stafford
14-01-2010, 06:52 PM
She ain't no beauty, yet. She came with no fairing lowers and over spray all over the place. You can see the paint runs on the footpeg hangers.
Anyway for starters there is a Ricambi Weiss track fairing and seat on the way.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/th_900SS_1.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/?action=view&current=900SS_1.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/th_900SS_2.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/?action=view&current=900SS_2.jpg)
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/th_900SS_3.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q297/stafford23/?action=view&current=900SS_3.jpg)
uksurfer
14-01-2010, 07:09 PM
i see what you mean about the spray job, never would guess it was yellow underneath :D

had a quick look at your other pics, the ohlins looking good...
Stafford
14-01-2010, 08:18 PM
Cheers Martin, I've only done about 7 miles since fitting it, when will it end?
chris yeatman
14-01-2010, 08:38 PM
Cheers Martin, I've only done about 7 miles since fitting it, when will it end?

wot does ur metcheck say?????? lol