97 M900 Clutch cover , Air filter

[CarloL]

Hey

Few noob questions coming at you

Completely standard bike , from my understanding I can put an open clutch cover on the OE clutch , reason owners install the aftermarket anodised pressure plates , retainers are for visual impact?

Will an open clutch cover cause a reduced service life , dirt etc? She sounds a bit louder?

For Air filter , K&N worth getting? or any suggestions?

thanks

[smiffyraf1]

yep can put an open clutch cover on as long as you dont mind the noise increase (i personally love it) it is actually better as allows the dust to escape and aids in cooling the clutch pack.
Easy enough to change pressure plate, springs and collars for jazzy ones too just make sure you tighten/undo them evenly or you can break a lug off.

[CarloL]

Thanks

Any advice on what clutch cover ? 100's on ebay

Who are the good marques to use?

I presume perspex is a must for safety , jeans etc do not get caught up in there

[Flip]

Right oh!

Now you're talking!!

The 900 responds very well to the open pipes, free flowing air filter and jet kit combo. Ducati Performance used to offer the air filter and jet kit themselves (along with their various exhaust offerings of course) but it was basically a K&N filter and a Dynojet Kit along with an open lid for the air box but if you buy a Stage two Dynojet kit it should come with a template to cut the one you have (or buy another to cut to keep the original with your box of bits as I did).

All pretty straight forward to do yourself but a bit fiddly to balance the carbs after due to the position of the screw you need to get at to sync them.

As Smiffy says the dry clutch works better with a little open air cooling with no detrimental effects of getting caught in the rain etc. (although probably best to avoid a hose pipe in that direction when washing the bike).

There is of course varying degrees of 'openess' in a variety of materials available and depending on your choice will determine whether or not it will look alright without going the whole hog with a new pressure plate, springs and caps:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Vented-Carbon-Clutch-Cover-Dry-Clutch-Models-SEE-LISTING-MODEL-FITMENT-/262929954207?hash=item3d37d8b59f:g:BDMAAOSwB-1Y6jd~

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fiber-Clutch-Cover-Ducati-748-749-998-999-1098-1198-SS-Monster-ST-/142352701728?hash=item2124e1d920:g:V1QAAOSwx6pYrQN X

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-CNC-Billet-Open-Dry-Half-Clutch-Cover-For-Ducati-Monster-750-1100-CC35-/262299256694?hash=item3d12410776:g:a8kAAOSwuAVWyD9 S

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-748-916-996-998-1098-900SS-750SS-749-999-MONSTER-BILLET-DRY-CLUTCH-COVER-/371908401389?hash=item569777d8ed:g:cqAAAOSwA3dYZ~u N

Mine started off as a solid cover until I took a Dremmel to it and let the rattles out:

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/Carbonitist_zpsanxabuml.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/fluke900/media/Carbonitist_zpsanxabuml.jpg.html)

[slob]

Pick one you like the look of from a seller with good feedback

Just need enough to keep your toes out of it...
http://www.mrclutch.com.au/images/STM_Ducati_Evolutionze.jpg

But bear in mind that something made out of a lump of billet ally is more likely to save damage if the bike slides along on the right side.


The biggest advantage of a K&N type filter is it's washable, rather than a paper one that wants replacing at service time.

[Darren69]

JHP billet cover/DP SBK '07 Slipper clutch

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/DarrenS69/SAM_0721_zpse2f334cd.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/user/DarrenS69/media/SAM_0721_zpse2f334cd.jpg.html)

[Luddite]

If you want to buy British, Oberon do nice plates. This one gives a bit more protection to the springs in case the bike goes over (good point, slob).

http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Ducati_cyclone_clutch_pressure_plates.html

If you're going "open" you might also want to change to stainless springs, (and anodised spring caps), as the standard ones can corrode if you're out in all weathers.

[smiffyraf1]

done on the cheap. got one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Titanium-CNC-Half-Clutch-Cover-For-748-916-996-998-749-999-1098-CC41-/191739677032?hash=item2ca4934968:g:N~YAAOSwFGNWSgV w painted it to match the cases and painted the OEM pressure plate with high temp paint and hand polished the springs and collars.
i do have a carbon cover but dont trust it to protect the clutch in a drop.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n530/smiffyraf1/2CF8A796-A598-4602-AD18-604D0F2632F1_zpsbfywzk7h.jpg

[CarloL]

Nice! Thanks guys

Few ideas's

[Flip]

I take the point about carbon not giving any real protection but I am pretty sure it would have to go some before the clutch cover took a hit- I am sure the handlebars, footrests and exhaust would keep the motor off the deck.

Obviously I am not willing to prove this but I just love the open carbon look on mine.

[CarloL]

Flip what pressure plate is yours?

[Flip]

It's a Ducati Performance one bought years ago from the club's long gone sponsor Spareshack Stu.

I've only seen that style listed as new old stock for some time now so presumably they are not available anymore but there is a blue one from Ducati Wolves listed but it doesn't show the bearing oddly- mine definitely came with one fitted so you would have to buy a new one to go with it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ducati-Performance-Dry-Clutch-Pressure-Plate-96840103B-NLA-NOS-REDUCED-/360860355496?hash=item5404f40ba8:m:m1vSUpvfGCB5gpS kFCjGMnw

Or there is the later style here from Riders in gold:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-PERFORMANCE-Vented-pressure-Plate-Gold-for-dry-clutch-96856608B-/371892098347?hash=item56967f152b:g:u1AAAOSwzgBYx8I Z

Along with DP copies from Giamoto:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-DRY-CLUTCH-MODELS-BLACK-PRESSURE-PLATE/192078935903?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40656%26meid%3D51032cc1d5f7492397002a190875 94b9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3718 92098347

There are also lots of spring, caps and bearing sets on the 'bay but you need to make sure you get the correct caps as there are two depths but I can't remember off the top of my head which the '97 900 uses but can check if you want me to?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-EVR-Pressure-Plate-Clutch-Kit-Springs-Screws-Bearing-Retainers-6mm/111965315680?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40656%26meid%3D51032cc1d5f7492397002a190875 94b9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3718 92098347

From Oberon:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oberon-Performance-Ducati-Dry-Clutch-Spring-Collar-Cap-Kit-CLU-0115-RED/321764520598?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40656%26meid%3D1adb303dfb434736b426e15b1a19 189a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D3217 64520020

[smiffyraf1]

to be fair flip if it did go down that hard am sure a broken clutch inner hub would be the last of my worries and yours does look nice. i like that its unique too.

[Flip]

Cheers Smiffy, I like it that I did it all, when I bought my bike it was standard apart from the pipes- Monsters were always intended to be an expression of the owners' style and over the eighteen years I've had it it has, and continues (although to a lesser extent in recent years) to evolve.

I still have plans for it involving some parts I have collected over the years along with maybe getting a ratty one to chop about into becoming it's bratty little sister :biggrin:

[Darkness]

When I was knocked over in '08' the os high level Termi got some scrapes, the rear indicator and footrest hanger were snapped off, and the ally clutch cover was dented back onto the clutch pressure plate. That was a 30mph off, so higher speeds could certainly do more damage.

[Yorkie]

Just a little selection of carbon covers:

http://www.rsrmoto.com/categories/ducati-carbon-fibre/100-carbon-fibre-clutch-covers.html

Yorkie

[Darren69]

AFAIK there are 2 types of spring caps. Lets call them deep and shallow for arguments sake as I'm not sure of the actual dimensions off hand. As I understand it the deep ones are for the standard clutch and the shallow ones are for a slipper clutch. I'm not sure of the exact reason for this but the slipper has a different number of plates and the pressure plate does not have the raised section with teeth like the standard one does, so it can release easier I guess.

[Darren69]

Just a little selection of carbon covers:

http://www.rsrmoto.com/categories/ducati-carbon-fibre/100-carbon-fibre-clutch-covers.html

Yorkie

They're quite reasonable really but I would choose one with the most carbon otherwise you're just paying for fresh air. :)

This one is actually very close to the original Corse design as seen on the 888 race bikes from back in the day:-

http://www.rsrmoto.com/products/rsr-moto-ducati-100-carbon-fibre-clutch-cover-all-dry-clutch-models-d9827-pg.html

[lairylarry]

The biggest advantage of a K&N type filter is it's washable, rather than a paper one that wants replacing at service time.

On the other hand, the biggest advantage of a std filter is its cheap and paper so you can chuck it away and fit a new one, rather than one you have to wash and oil at service time!

;)

Maybe I'm just a bit lazy!!

[Darren69]

On the other hand, the biggest advantage of a std filter is its cheap and paper so you can chuck it away and fit a new one, rather than one you have to wash and oil at service time!

;)

Maybe I'm just a bit lazy!!

The K&N type are a bit freer flowing than the paper ones so are ideal if you have a Dynojet kit/PCIII or other similar changes and tuning to the fuel circuits or fuel map on ie bikes.

You have to buy the cleaner and oil but it probably works out cheaper in the long run and you don't have to clean it very often anyway. They recommend cleaning at least every 50,000 miles!

[CarloL]

I got some DucaBike accessories :) Will see how it looks with the OE pressure plate and may get a gold pressure plate, or black, mix up the spring and cap colors

http://www.ducabike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/0/2/023610110704_orig.jpg

http://www.motochepassione.it/27901-tm_thickbox_default/Carter-Frizione-Nero-Clutch-Cover-Black-Cc01-02-03-Ducabike.jpg

Black Springs
http://www.ducabike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dscn6839.jpg


Gold Caps
http://www.ducabike.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/d/s/dscn6827.jpg

[CarloL]

What is the torque for the Clutch springs? 5nm

[Darren69]

I'm not sure if they list a specific torque for them off hand, they probably do but I can't remember. I've never bothered but you do have to be careful not to overtighten them and break the stud. I always put a bit of copper grease on them and just nip them up. I'll have to look for my service manual if no-one else knows?

[CarloL]

Just seen it says 5nm on the instructions , thanks Darren!

I think I read 5Nm on here somewhere too

[CarloL]

one of the feckin bolts Snaped

Even prior to touching the clutch today , everytime I go into 1st she just jumps forward , the clutch is still fully engaged , choke off , any idea's?

Can you still drive it with one spring on the pressure plate missing, any idea's on removing the bolt?
Tried to superglue the head back on, no luck, used anti seize spray on it, tried a chisel to wind it back , tried a drill bit (need a better one) , tried a magnet but not strong enough, it sits in far enough I cannot get a needle nose pilers on

Might try a hack saw see if I can get a slit in there for a screw driver but think it is sitting too flush, you would cut into the basket



http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb469/clodola/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2015.30.53_zps6jpniapx.png (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/clodola/media/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2015.30.53_zps6jpniapx.png.html)

[Darren69]

Bugger! Are those the original Ducati bolts? If they are then I'm not surprised since they have all the strength of nickle plated cheese. I've replaced pretty much all of mine for good quality stainless or titanium for that reason and they look nicer.

It should be ok with 1 less spring, the race bike clutches have only 4. The problem with the bike moving when selecting 1st would suggest that the clutch is dragging and isn't actually disengaging enough. You should be able to turn the pressure plate by hand when the bikes not running, with the lever pulled in it should turn by hand fairly easily. You may need to bleed the slave and replace the old fluid if that's not the case.

[CarloL]

Thanks Darren ,

It was my fault , torque wrench never click at 5nm , it snapped

With regards the clutch she is rock solid with the Lever in , bike off , I can hear a slight hiss down near the clutch , I reckon the OE rubber pipe has had it

Need to look up a tutorial to bleed it ,

Will throw up a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztwBeR3ZqKk

Also I changed the oil cap , noticed mayo type discharge in the cap, normal?

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb469/clodola/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2020.05.50_zpsi27czo68.png (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/clodola/media/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2020.05.50_zpsi27czo68.png.html)

[Dirty]

Only normal if you run your bike on Helmans!

[CarloL]

Clutch Slave Cylinder is gone , the rear type rubber accordion is letting in air and out fluid no doubt , very messy behind the sprocket cover

Anybody have a rough price of a new one ?

Better off getting something like this
http://www.ducabike.com/monster/900-1000-s4/af01-attuatore-frizione-maggiorato.html

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb469/clodola/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2021.29.37_zpsqlpww21r.png (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/clodola/media/Screen%20Shot%202017-04-30%20at%2021.29.37_zpsqlpww21r.png.html)

[Darren69]

You used to be able to get new seals from Ducati for that type but tbh they were never great anyway and always leak after a short time. The ones from a later bike will probably fit, I think they only improved the slave design and the mounting is the same, you'll also probably benefit from a braided steel clutch line too. They show up on ebay quite a lot and there are also plenty of better aftermarket ones.

Its probably worth looking at replacing the brake lines too if they are original rubber type still!

[CarloL]

Thanks Darren

Just going to leave it into Robbie for a look over & Service , see what he says , hopefully he can remove the sheared bolt , I am sure it is common , he probably has some tool made up

Brake lines are braided already , I cracked my nuts off the tank already :P

Goodridge do a clutch line but are 3-4 weeks to make , hopefully the Local Specialist here has them in stock

CNC units are not cheap , read you need 4-position clutch lever adjustment to get full disengagement; the penalty for force reduction is a longer lever movement necessary to fully disengage the clutch. The longer lever movement means that your take-up point will move farther away from the handlebar.

[Darren69]

Yes the aftermarket slaves are bigger. I can just about get mine adjusted on the highest span setting. I may have a later original slave that I took off mine and a clutch hub too knocking about somewhere. If you need either let me know.

have you tried Venhills for clutch line? If they don't have one you can always order all the bits and make your own.

[Mr Gazza]

Oberon slaves are fine on standard levers.

[CarloL]

Yes the aftermarket slaves are bigger. I can just about get mine adjusted on the highest span setting. I may have a later original slave that I took off mine and a clutch hub too knocking about somewhere. If you need either let me know.

have you tried Venhills for clutch line? If they don't have one you can always order all the bits and make your own.

Thanks!

I was just looking online for a clutch hose , thanks for the heads up on Venhills but looks like a 2 days lead time ; will speak to Robbie and see what he says first , Goodridge is nearly half the price , I hope to get the bike in and out this week , I wont have it in time

Numptie Question , where is the Airbox on these bikes , I will pull the trigger on a K&N just want to make sure it doesnt have one

[CarloL]

Oberon slaves are fine on standard levers.

Thanks Gazza!Good to know

[Darren69]

Thanks Gazza!Good to know

Will depend on what size master cylinder you have. I think mine is a 15mm and is just about big enough, ideally a bigger one would be better. One that moves more fluid per lever travel.

IIRC one of the websites list what combinations will work and which don't. It might be on the Oberon site.

[Darren69]

Thanks!

I was just looking online for a clutch hose , thanks for the heads up on Venhills but looks like a 2 days lead time ; will speak to Robbie and see what he says first , Goodridge is nearly half the price , I hope to get the bike in and out this week , I wont have it in time

Numptie Question , where is the Airbox on these bikes , I will pull the trigger on a K&N just want to make sure it doesnt have one

Airbox is under the tank. You need to remove the seat first and un-catch the tank at the front and it lifts up. You need to be careful to support the tank carefully especially if its over half full as the hinge isn't really strong enough to support the weight if it twists you could put a split in the tank underneath. So keep it level and don't use the prop thing. I use a smail piece of timber across the frame near the battery to take the weight and hold it up.

The airbox lid is held on by 4 clips which will ping off and the ends will drop and disappear into the bike never to be seen again or on the floor where you can't find them , if you don't use both hands to ease them out.

[Flip]

I think I paid about £14 for a Ducati slave cylinder rebuild kit when I did mine.

The original lasted eight years and the replacement was still going strong at ten when I changed it (purely for the bling factor) to an Oberon.

I have to say with the 'coffin' style fluid reservoirs on my '97 900 it made little difference to either take up point or lever pressure which I never felt was particularly heavy and don't really know why people complain so much to be honest.

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag329/fluke900/Slave%20Cylinder_zpsamydhlck.jpg (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/fluke900/media/Slave%20Cylinder_zpsamydhlck.jpg.html)

As for the broken screw I wouldn't have thought it would be too difficult to drill out and extract with an 'easy-out' type tool.

I think you were pretty lucky not to have broken the pillar on the basket- they are usually favourite when over tightening.

5Nm is not a lot especially when using a torque with that at the lower end of the scale which often tends to be less accurate. One reason I prefer to do them up by feel rather than torque.

[Darren69]

Yea, what he said. I think you were lucky although you may not think so. Those pillars break dead easy, like I said its best to do it by feel than rely on a torque wrench for such a small value, unless you've got one that's 0-10 or 20nM maybe or something similar, most others aren't accurate enough and wouldn't register before you over tighten and break something.

Most aftermarket slaves are around £80-100 but there is a cheaper option if you can get a Factory Racing one they usually go for around $45-50 new on ebay and are the same as the MPL ones and most people swear by them. I've had a lot of there other stuff and its all been good, I would recommend one but the slave I fitted only lasted <500 miles and now leaks, just a small bit but leaks anyway.

There customer service was really good and apparently I can get new seals for mine for £25 but that kinda kills the benefits of the cheap initial price. So I'm kinda indifferent atm. I like the light action but not the service life. There was nothing wrong with the standard one really, it was a bit heavy but other than that it worked ok so I'm not sure, maybe the more expensive ones are better?

[Mr Gazza]

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You just happened to have snapped the screw in the one pillar with a slot in it.
I notice that the pressure plate is not indexed to this.
There is an arrow.. more of a triangle really, with the point inwards, cast into the plate.
This triangle/arrow should point to the slotted pillar... Don't ask me why?

The plain plates also have a small cut out on the outside egde, rather like the bit a bus conductors clips out of your ticket.
I don't know the reason for this. Perhaps it's just to enable a hooked piece of wire in, to fish the plates out?
Do the cut outs have to register with anything??

[CarloL]

Thanks Guys

Booked it in with an independant Ducati specialist here , just going to get them to look over it and replace with what they recommend , get me back up and running :)

and thanks for the tips about the airbox clips !

[Darren69]

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You just happened to have snapped the screw in the one pillar with a slot in it.
I notice that the pressure plate is not indexed to this.
There is an arrow.. more of a triangle really, with the point inwards, cast into the plate.
This triangle/arrow should point to the slotted pillar... Don't ask me why?

The plain plates also have a small cut out on the outside egde, rather like the bit a bus conductors clips out of your ticket.
I don't know the reason for this. Perhaps it's just to enable a hooked piece of wire in, to fish the plates out?
Do the cut outs have to register with anything??

Was about to post the same thing, I can't see any reason for it though. I don't think the DP parts on my S4 have it and neither do the other aftermarket bits on my 748. I know the service manual says you need to line it up, but why?

Best thing you can do with the standard clutch IMHO is sling it in the bin and fit something decent.

[Darren69]

That stud with the broken bolt looks bent anyway to me. Re my previous comments regarding Ducatis standard monkey metal clutch, it probably will break at some point anyway.

[Darren69]

The white stuff (mayo) in your oil is due to a blocked crankcase breather or standing water in the breather system that's falling back into the sump and through the crappy one way valve and mixing with your oil.

The standard system is prone to do this especially if the crankcase breather is blocked. The best thing you can do it dump the whole lot and replace with a K&N type filter on the crankcase or if you want to keep all the gubbins, dry it all out but it will come back.

Oh and change the oil too, its got water mixed in with it.

[smiffyraf1]

the indicator is to get perfectly central line up of the 6 holes and posts. you can install the pressure plate without matching up the indicator and the posts will still come through the holes but wont be dead central i think it just causes more wear and noise by doing this. the bolt has snapped from what i said earlier on in the post about the bolts having to be undone/tightened in sequence i.e. opposites together so one bolt doesnt take all the load. as Darren says you are extremely lucky for it to not have snapped at the post, i have seen it on quite a few bikes now and its always the post that has gone not the bolt. you should be able to remove it with an Ezy out extractor. id say pull the whole clutch as its pretty easy that you can drill the hub on a bench and get it straight or take it to an engineers to extract if you arnt comfortable.

[CarloL]

I never removed the pressure plate , unless it was put on incorrectly by previous owner

I tightened in sequence i.e. opposites together so one bolt doesnt take all the load :)

She is getting booked in with Duke Specialist , Does anybody have a pic of the crankcase breather and size of the mini K&N Filter ?

List so far is

K&N Air filter DU-0900
K&N Oil Filter KN153
K&N Crankcase breather
Oil change
Braided Clutch line (Brake lines are done)
Fix leaking Clutch master cylinder
Remove broken bolt


Any other recommendations?

[Darren69]

Not mine btw:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ducati-monster-m600-performance-air-filter-/172655577838?hash=item2833130aee:g:3LQAAOSwR29ZB5z B

[CarloL]

Thanks Darren , Bike is going to the shop tomorrow , will see what the bill is like first :)

Will probably get a new K&N for piece of mind

[Darren69]

Seems reasonable, looks new/unused and a low start price considering they're £50-60 odd new. It looks like he has some standard cans too which might fit yours. Not sure how much it would cost to modify them to make them open but certainly cheaper than buying some. I know it can be done but is a bit of a faff to get them apart.

[CarloL]

Got a New K&N for 20 pound ;) off hrs motorcycles; must of had it left over

[Darren69]

Bar Jane! Not sure what the word on re-jetting is after filter change only with the standard airbox and pipes is (may not be required for just that change but you'll be advised to check not too lean) but if you're going to open lid and put open pipes then you will need to re-jet, for which the Dynojet kit will be your best option as it's designed to work with that setup and will improve performance. It will run much better that way as it was designed to! :)

[CarloL]

Got some Bar end mirrors but they dont fit

Will these fit?

Billet CNC Adjustable 22mm Handlebar Convex Blindsight Rearview Mirrors for Ducati Monster 796 848 1198

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjustable-Handlebar-Blindsight-Rearview-GSX-R600/dp/B00VUJD1OM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494087841&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Bar+end+mirrors+Ducati+Monster+600+750+90 0+800


I purchased these

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/231912449851?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Any recommendations , driving me nuts I cannot see behind

[CarloL]

Washed the bike today , speedo stopped registering speed , odometer works

Reading this , probably just needs to dry out?

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=51536&highlight=speedo

Tyre Pressure

32 F and 34 R good? Michelin Tyres, need to check the model

[Darren69]

The speedo on the '97 is mechanical, the moisture issue is a problem for the electronic ones and LCD ones on the later injection bikes, but I don't think it will stop a mechanical one from working. :confused: If the odo still works its getting drive from the wheel so it will be a problem inside the clock itself I would think.

[Mr Gazza]

7/8" is 22.225mm. I doubt that they are making actual metric and imperial bars, but in any case the range of adjustment on the mirror clamps will take up 0.225mm.

Those are external sizes, but for steel bars the internal diameter will be larger than for ally bars. The inside diameter of ally bars is something like 12-14mm due to the much thicker tube walls. So you need to check what you have and buy a mirror according to the inside diameter.

I run 32psi front and 36 rear. I tried a bit more wind in the front for a while but soon reverted back to 32psi.

[CarloL]

Thanks! Will measure them up

Can you still get a tank cover for the M900

Does anybody have the service manual?

What MPG do you guys get? I am getting about 100 miles to a full tank (30 mpg) (mainly bumper to bumper traffic) , some spirited pulls in 2nd / 3rd

Sorry for all the Q's :) Just trying to get up to speed oi it

[Mr Gazza]

68mpg.. :biggrin: