Back with a M900 series I

[Albie]

Having little to do but reassure myself parts are clean and not missing I started more dry assembly making sure all bolts are in correct holes and lengths, I made a note in my workshop fiche of lengths especially those m6 ones in valve covers and belt covers.
I so wish my frame was done but its not so just preparing everything better than last time and sorting the clutch reservoir someone commented my was later, They were of course correct bloody rivet counters but most would never see it. Its literally a small radius where the piston pin goes in.
I fitted the throttle cables attached to the twist grip this time before carbs on, Last time it was reverse and gynaecology came to mind.
Everything is going well though and rather more satisfying this time.

[Albie]

A good day today sorting bolts and bagged stuff making sure everything clean and had a home. A few swapped bits like bolts etc and changed my decent headlight frame bracket for a NOS gifted to me one. Fitted the good breather pipes I got from Paranoid Dave and warmed up the end to soften it as they easily crack or split. Took a while to find the cover caps for the handlebar clamp bolts as they were in the rubber band straps bag.
Unfortunately I have come to the end of the dry run so Im going to have to get the credit card out and get the frame blasted and buy paint and sprayed as soon as I can. I shall make enquiries tomorrow fro paint and spraying. I have already costed the blasting @ £68 plus vat but I have to go for broke now I am too far in to stop now.



note pic above 1 bolt is a cheese ended one at 5mm longer. I changed from a normal allen head after viewing fiche.



Pic above the very rare early numberplate light unit only used for short time as Ducati redesigned I tas we all know it now with no screws showing. Mind you its easier on this type to change the bulb and far less crap.

[Jez900ie]

I don't think I've ever seen such a clean machine. Good work Albie!

[Christy]

Looking good Albie. Mine has the two screw number plate light. Not the steel number plate bracket through. Not noticed that before.

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by Christy

Looking good Albie. Mine has the two screw number plate light. Not the steel number plate bracket through. Not noticed that before.

I think the steel plate is designed for Italian number plate fitment, that use 4 corner holes to hold the plate on.

Both my 916 and Guzzi had them fitted but I removed them as (to me) they're just unnecessary added weight.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

I think the steel plate is designed for Italian number plate fitment, that use 4 corner holes to hold the plate on.

Both my 916 and Guzzi had them fitted but I removed them as (to me) they're just unnecessary added weight.

I work from the original fiche whether or not that's right or wrong. It's still the same on Ducati parts too. Weight saving doesnt come into my world much on resto. It's a solid fix no flapping around as it's also aluminium number plate on mine. Ooh weight save.

I got my clutch seal kit yesterday and tomorrow I have no necessary work at the garage so can do my stuff. Today I did belts and valve checks etc on a nice 848. Having a ball in fact it's a real pleasure. .l

[Albie]

It also seems the Italians were lucky to get different braking on the rear.



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[Darren69]

because we're all anoraks really?