M1000 track bike - Page 11

05-08-2013, 12:54 PM

Looks brilliant Rob :-)

slob · 20-08-2013, 09:41 PM

After some messing about locating a suitable o-ring for the crank sensor, the Magnesium generator cover is on. The groove for the o-ring is much larger than stock but the o-ring provided is the same.

I had to file down the sprocket cover a little to get it to clear the Oberon clutch slave.

Looking for a tidy lockwiring solution, I filed down and drilled some Titanium penny washers.

allowing me to lockwire the sump plug.

The TPO clutch basket bolts were drilled for lockwire, so it seemed silly not to.

Strictly speaking I didn't need these, the stock ones were the right depth for the new cams but once I'd seen them there was no going back, cam caps were never available in Magnesium like all the other covers.

The new casings and fasteners, combined with losing the stock belt covers, shed a couple more kilos.

At the weekend I cleaned up the chassis, ready for the engine.

I've had all manner of hassles fitting the clutch and still don't have a working solution. The slipper clutch I obtained appears to be from a 2001 996R, I had thought all dry cltches were the same but 'R' models have a 24mm input shaft, the clutch end tapers to 20mm on 'strada' gearboxes. I'm still working on that but have fitted the original clutch hub for now.The clutch cover I've got wouldn't fit without spacers and longer bolts although I've finally sorted that this evening.

20-08-2013, 10:35 PM

Nice. It's getting exciting now!

Black Bob · 20-08-2013, 10:55 PM

That looks awesome! Almost a shame you have to put the engine back in the bike - it ought to be mounted on some kind of plinth.

gary tompkins · 21-08-2013, 12:01 AM

The offer to help lift motor back in still stands but I can't do it until after the bank holiday

21-08-2013, 12:53 AM

If you need a hand before wkend (or on the weekend, or after) just shout.

21-08-2013, 09:56 AM

Slob - you're doing a really great job with a lot of attention to detail but I am concerned with the dia of the cylinder head washers. They should be larger than the nut flange face and make use of the available clamping area on the cyl head.
I'm sure you know that Pressure= Force/Area and you risk crushing the aluminium when it gets to operating temp.
Ideally you want thick, hardened, ground steel washers - larger dia than the nut flange face.

Dukedesmo · 21-08-2013, 10:19 AM

Looking good.

slob · 21-08-2013, 10:35 AM

When ordering OEM washers, those are what Ducati now supply, the original part number for the D shaped ones has been superseded.

21-08-2013, 10:54 AM

Fair enough slob but I will disagree with Ducati that those are suitable then!

I personally would look for some better quality 10mm washers - I definitely wouldn't fit those.

I don't expect you to take my word for it but ask anyone who builds race engines - I get the impression you know a lot of guys in the business.

slob · 26-08-2013, 09:39 PM

A few friends came round on Saturday morning tempted by MotoGP qualifying on TV and a rainy barbecue.
We shifted the engine onto the floor.

The chassis was lifted over the engine.

With everything lined up, the engine bolts and swingarm spindle were replaced.

This job is so much easier with three people helping, thanks guys!

Major bolts tightened and the process of connecting everything up begins.

jonzi · 26-08-2013, 10:27 PM

Looks like I'm trying to resuscitate the bike in one if those shots

gary tompkins · 27-08-2013, 08:12 PM

Glad to help Rob

Thanks again for the hospitality and BBQ

jonzi · 17-09-2013, 12:59 PM

tick tock tick tock

(ps mine is in a million bits, I might be hiring a smallboys bike!)

slob · 22-09-2013, 07:19 PM

Thanks Dan!

Another long wait for an update. Several weekends working but managed to slip in a Brands trackday and MOB Monsterdag, followed by a brief trip to Germany only to find the 'Ring wet & closed :-(

Titanium case saver, slightly adjusted to fit.

Oberon clutch slave fitted and bled.

From this...

...to this is a small step in the right direction.

Turning the key, reveals the next hurdle:no whirring noise from the fuel pump, despite leaving the tank quarter full to try and keep it wet.

20-08-2013, 10:55 PM	#154
Black Bob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Exeter Bike: M1100evo Posts: 580	That looks awesome! Almost a shame you have to put the engine back in the bike - it ought to be mounted on some kind of plinth. __________________ "I'm not Black, I'm not Bob and I'm not in Exeter.... no, wait, erm..."

21-08-2013, 12:01 AM	#155
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	The offer to help lift motor back in still stands but I can't do it until after the bank holiday __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

21-08-2013, 10:19 AM	#158
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,844	Looking good. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

26-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#162
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	Looks like I'm trying to resuscitate the bike in one if those shots __________________ #48

27-08-2013, 08:12 PM	#163
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Glad to help Rob Thanks again for the hospitality and BBQ __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

05-08-2013, 12:54 PM	#151
bex Guest Posts: n/a	Looks brilliant Rob :-)

20-08-2013, 09:41 PM	#152
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	After some messing about locating a suitable o-ring for the crank sensor, the Magnesium generator cover is on. The groove for the o-ring is much larger than stock but the o-ring provided is the same. I had to file down the sprocket cover a little to get it to clear the Oberon clutch slave. Looking for a tidy lockwiring solution, I filed down and drilled some Titanium penny washers. allowing me to lockwire the sump plug. The TPO clutch basket bolts were drilled for lockwire, so it seemed silly not to. Strictly speaking I didn't need these, the stock ones were the right depth for the new cams but once I'd seen them there was no going back, cam caps were never available in Magnesium like all the other covers. The new casings and fasteners, combined with losing the stock belt covers, shed a couple more kilos. At the weekend I cleaned up the chassis, ready for the engine. I've had all manner of hassles fitting the clutch and still don't have a working solution. The slipper clutch I obtained appears to be from a 2001 996R, I had thought all dry cltches were the same but 'R' models have a 24mm input shaft, the clutch end tapers to 20mm on 'strada' gearboxes. I'm still working on that but have fitted the original clutch hub for now.The clutch cover I've got wouldn't fit without spacers and longer bolts although I've finally sorted that this evening.

20-08-2013, 10:35 PM	#153
Dirty Guest Posts: n/a	Nice. It's getting exciting now!

21-08-2013, 12:53 AM	#156
Dirty Guest Posts: n/a	If you need a hand before wkend (or on the weekend, or after) just shout.

21-08-2013, 09:56 AM	#157
zhango Guest Posts: n/a	Slob - you're doing a really great job with a lot of attention to detail but I am concerned with the dia of the cylinder head washers. They should be larger than the nut flange face and make use of the available clamping area on the cyl head. I'm sure you know that Pressure= Force/Area and you risk crushing the aluminium when it gets to operating temp. Ideally you want thick, hardened, ground steel washers - larger dia than the nut flange face.

21-08-2013, 10:35 AM	#159
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	When ordering OEM washers, those are what Ducati now supply, the original part number for the D shaped ones has been superseded.

21-08-2013, 10:54 AM	#160
zhango Guest Posts: n/a	Fair enough slob but I will disagree with Ducati that those are suitable then! I personally would look for some better quality 10mm washers - I definitely wouldn't fit those. I don't expect you to take my word for it but ask anyone who builds race engines - I get the impression you know a lot of guys in the business.

26-08-2013, 09:39 PM	#161
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	A few friends came round on Saturday morning tempted by MotoGP qualifying on TV and a rainy barbecue. We shifted the engine onto the floor. The chassis was lifted over the engine. With everything lined up, the engine bolts and swingarm spindle were replaced. This job is so much easier with three people helping, thanks guys! Major bolts tightened and the process of connecting everything up begins.

17-09-2013, 12:59 PM	#164
jonzi Mary Mary Quite Contrary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkhamsted Bike: M796 Posts: 1,398	tick tock tick tock (ps mine is in a million bits, I might be hiring a smallboys bike!) __________________ #48

22-09-2013, 07:19 PM	#165
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	Thanks Dan! Another long wait for an update. Several weekends working but managed to slip in a Brands trackday and MOB Monsterdag, followed by a brief trip to Germany only to find the 'Ring wet & closed :-( Titanium case saver, slightly adjusted to fit. Oberon clutch slave fitted and bled. From this... ...to this is a small step in the right direction. Turning the key, reveals the next hurdle:no whirring noise from the fuel pump, despite leaving the tank quarter full to try and keep it wet.