Early M900 Engine Agip Sticker Placement

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where a 1993 M900 had the original agip sticker near the clutch? Is it directly above the clutch or a bit to the right?

Thanks,
Ross

[slob]

[Luddite]

I think Albie's probably the man for a definitive answer but I don't think there was a single 'approved' position. I've seen them by the oil pressure switch as in slob's picture but also directly above the clutch as here.



Perhaps it depends on the year or perhaps it depends on who stuck it on in the factory.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by slob

slob is correct. Its placed on the original brochure there. Tbh I dont think it matters as the original idea was having info and mechanics may have stuck them where they liked. I need to check mine now I dont recall where but I have spares. Some agip ones are different too if your being picky. Some had dates and miles.

[Albie]

IMG_3790 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Phew I was correctly placed. I thought as much.

[the lodger]

Is it possible to buy a sticker ? I'm also in the market for an oil level sticker if anyone knows a source.

Thanks
Nigel

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by the lodger

Is it possible to buy a sticker ? I'm also in the market for an oil level sticker if anyone knows a source.

Thanks
Nigel

Agip stickers are available here:



https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/oursh...s-15-Pair.html

Albie, again, might be able to help with your search for an oil level decal as he had to source one for his rebuild.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Luddite

Agip stickers are available here:



https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/oursh...s-15-Pair.html

Albie, again, might be able to help with your search for an oil level decal as he had to source one for his rebuild.

I had to buy a whole clutch cover then I sold the cover on without. Needs must sometime. If you know an artist or a specialist printer like www I say ding dong.com they may print you 1 or 5 you can then apply to some alloy or direct. You just need to send them a sample image

[Darren69]

What year did they switch to Shell Advance? I have a feeling my '02 should have the Shell equivalent sticker not AGIP.

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Darren69

What year did they switch to Shell Advance? I have a feeling my '02 should have the Shell equivalent sticker not AGIP.

Possibly 2003 model year?

https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/editorial/shell-oil

‘Since 2003, Shell has been contributing to increasingly competitive performance through the study and development of special fuels and lubricants for racing and beyond. The new Shell ADVANCE DUCATI 15W-50 is the original equipment oil used in all Ducati motorcycles and is designed to provide maximum protection for the performance of your engine.’

[slob]

definitely, they were already on Advance by ‘02, don’t know when they started but Shell were one of the title sponsors for the S4 Challenge series that year.

[Goofle]

Originally Posted by Albie

I had to buy a whole clutch cover then I sold the cover on without. Needs must sometime. If you know an artist or a specialist printer like www I say ding dong.com they may print you 1 or 5 you can then apply to some alloy or direct. You just need to send them a sample image

If you do have to buy a few I’m thinking you could sell the spares on here - I’d be interested for a start!

Thanks guys, I'm going with the same placement as you Albie, although on my last 1997 M900 it was directly above.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Ross090

Thanks guys, I'm going with the same placement as you Albie, although on my last 1997 M900 it was directly above.

As per original sales brochure that is. I agree with your sentiment on top though. More obvious as some may well be. Certainly were on later models.

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by Luddite

Perhaps it depends on the year or perhaps it depends on who stuck it on in the factory.

Or who the sponsor was etc.

My Monster engine ('95) had an Agip sticker in the more forward position, I've repainted it black and so has nothing now but my 916 has a (Shell Advance) sticker in the more upright position - I assume this is because:

1. Shell were paying more than Agip at that time, at least for racing purposes.
2. 916 has a fairing so it would not be visible in the forward position.

Maybe someone more used to building 916 engines stuck the sticker on the Monster with the upright positioning? Maybe the case was swapped in production as they are the same (colour maybe different though). Quite possibly they moved it to the top later for consistency with other models (such as 916 etc.) where the positioning was more 'important' or it's just one of those things that lack consistency.