M900 Alternator Cover

mks · 28-06-2019, 12:14 PM

Hi there!

I need to inspect my alternator which I assume means taking the engine cover off.
Do I need to drain the engine oil or is the alternator in an "oil" free area?
My bike is a 1994 M900

Mark

slob · 28-06-2019, 12:31 PM

you need to drain the oil (you can do it without if you’re prepared to lay the bike on its side)

Darkness · 28-06-2019, 12:49 PM

Are you aware that you need a special puller to remove the alternator cover, plus some Ducati sealant when you put it back.
And don’t forget the last screw hiding next to the clutch slave in all the chain lube. You can remove the cover with it in place if you persist, but it scraps the cover!
Whilst you’ve got it off, check out the alternator cables to the voltage regulator and the starter spray clutch too.

Luddite · 28-06-2019, 02:19 PM

Good advice from Darkness. More information on this thread:

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=55259

jerry · 30-06-2019, 04:34 PM

The puller is easy to make just a oblong of steel and 2 bolts some drilling and tapping

28-06-2019, 12:14 PM	#1
mks Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Malmesbury Bike: M900 Posts: 82	M900 Alternator Cover Hi there! I need to inspect my alternator which I assume means taking the engine cover off. Do I need to drain the engine oil or is the alternator in an "oil" free area? My bike is a 1994 M900 Mark

28-06-2019, 12:49 PM	#3
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Are you aware that you need a special puller to remove the alternator cover, plus some Ducati sealant when you put it back. And don’t forget the last screw hiding next to the clutch slave in all the chain lube. You can remove the cover with it in place if you persist, but it scraps the cover! Whilst you’ve got it off, check out the alternator cables to the voltage regulator and the starter spray clutch too. __________________ Original and Best since 1993

30-06-2019, 04:34 PM	#5
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,803	The puller is easy to make just a oblong of steel and 2 bolts some drilling and tapping __________________ MONSTERMAN

28-06-2019, 12:31 PM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,707	you need to drain the oil (you can do it without if you’re prepared to lay the bike on its side)

28-06-2019, 02:19 PM	#4
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Good advice from Darkness. More information on this thread: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=55259