Tank repair - any ideas please? - Page 3

14-09-2019, 10:56 AM

..how about white with a red stripe Ian ?, just saying

Goofle · 25-10-2019, 07:56 AM

Quick update
No update. The talk is still sat in the specialist’s to be done pile. It’s been seven weeks now. I’ve prompted him a couple of times and assured it’s the next job. Mmmm. If I wasn’t trying to keep him on side I’ve have taken it back by now. I know I said don’t rush but nearly two months wasn’t quite what I had in mind!

Jez900ie · 25-10-2019, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Quick update
No update. The talk is still sat in the specialist’s to be done pile. It’s been seven weeks now. I’ve prompted him a couple of times and assured it’s the next job. Mmmm. If I wasn’t trying to keep him on side I’ve have taken it back by now. I know I said don’t rush but nearly two months wasn’t quite what I had in mind!

Thats too bad. Have you looked around for another repair company?

On the flip side the weather is pretty grim and you have other bikes to ride!

Goofle · 25-10-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jez900ie

On the flip side the weather is pretty grim....

Exactly. I’ve been out in a car for a quick trip. The roads are wet and seem to resemble fields at present around here. In addition to that it’s consistently tipping it down. Nah, I’m in no rush!
I’ve also got the Keihin carbs in bits too. I’m thinking while I’m at it I’ll change the filters, oil, maybe do the belts as well. The valve clearances were done at the last engine rebuild too (by the same guy who’s currently got the tank) so may be due a look as well. I’ll bring the bike into the conservatory when it stops raining and have a look at it - maybe that should be IF it ever stops raining!
I think I’ve decided on a red scheme with possibly a single white stripe too, slightly off set from the centre line. I’m still struggling to find the seat cowl though. I’m fearing it may have got lost / left behind in the house move, although I see not how...

Ps any ideas where I can source a fuel filter from? I think they’ve changed designs since the early bikes and are now not available?

Darkness · 25-10-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

.....any ideas where I can source a fuel filter from? I think they’ve changed designs since the early bikes and are now not available?

The filter is still available, but be gentle with the rubber boot that holds it onto the frame tag. They are becoming rarer than a rare thing!

https://www.stein-dinse.biz/advanced...ords=42540051A

Luddite · 25-10-2019, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Ps any ideas where I can source a fuel filter from? I think they’ve changed designs since the early bikes and are now not available?

This is the third or fourth mention of fuel filters in the past few days - must be the time of year!

Moto Rapido still have a couple in stock and you'll get 10% UKMOC discount too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-D...A/171347500111

Darkness · 26-10-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Luddite

This is the third or fourth mention of fuel filters in the past few days - must be the time of year!

Moto Rapido still have a couple in stock and you'll get 10% UKMOC discount too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-D...A/171347500111

Is that the right one?

That sort bolt under the tank in a metal bracket.

The earlier ones are these:

https://www.stein-dinse.biz/advanced...ords=42540051A

Also at https://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/42540051A.html

And very possibly at Moto Rapido too.

Goofle · 26-10-2019, 06:20 AM

Thanks Luddite, sorted!

Goofle · 27-10-2019, 05:17 PM

I may be selling a fuel filter shortly, never used, to fit 1995 and onwards Monstros!

Goofle · 12-12-2019, 11:02 PM

I’m thinking red, yup! The Ducati expert has a few things he’s sending to the spray shop to make a batch in red so I think that settles it. I’m hoping to find the seat cowl too but I do t hold a lot of hopes...

Goofle · 16-12-2019, 04:00 AM

So, yet another update in this. I haven’t found my cowl which is more a little annoying. I have however bought another so the three (mudguard, tank and cowl) are off to be sprayed red. In an effort to make it look a little different it’s going to get a white stripe or two stayed along the length too. I’m thinking it could look really good - which is more than can be said for the rest of it! Oh well, decision made now anyhow!

Jez900ie · 16-12-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

So, yet another update in this. I haven’t found my cowl which is more a little annoying. I have however bought another so the three (mudguard, tank and cowl) are off to be sprayed red. In an effort to make it look a little different it’s going to get a white stripe or two stayed along the length too. I’m thinking it could look really good - which is more than can be said for the rest of it! Oh well, decision made now anyhow!

Sounds great!

Goofle · 28-01-2020, 05:48 PM

It may be easy - I’m a computer chump!

28-01-2020, 07:08 PM

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Goofles tank by Mike OConnor, on Flickr[/IMG]

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Goofles tank by Mike OConnor, on Flickr[/IMG]

Ian, photos attached, borderline new tank mate. Needs pulling out before refill.

Albie · 28-01-2020, 07:26 PM

Mine was like that. Big Oz did his stuff. Minimal filler.

14-09-2019, 10:56 AM	#1
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	White tank ..how about white with a red stripe Ian ?, just saying

28-01-2020, 07:08 PM	#14
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	A bit of a challenge! [IMG]Goofles tank by Mike OConnor, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Goofles tank by Mike OConnor, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Goofles tank by Mike OConnor, on Flickr[/IMG] Ian, photos attached, borderline new tank mate. Needs pulling out before refill.

28-01-2020, 07:26 PM	#15
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Mine was like that. Big Oz did his stuff. Minimal filler. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

25-10-2019, 07:56 AM	#2
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	Quick update No update. The talk is still sat in the specialist’s to be done pile. It’s been seven weeks now. I’ve prompted him a couple of times and assured it’s the next job. Mmmm. If I wasn’t trying to keep him on side I’ve have taken it back by now. I know I said don’t rush but nearly two months wasn’t quite what I had in mind!

26-10-2019, 06:20 AM	#8
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	Thanks Luddite, sorted!

27-10-2019, 05:17 PM	#9
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	I may be selling a fuel filter shortly, never used, to fit 1995 and onwards Monstros!

12-12-2019, 11:02 PM	#10
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	I’m thinking red, yup! The Ducati expert has a few things he’s sending to the spray shop to make a batch in red so I think that settles it. I’m hoping to find the seat cowl too but I do t hold a lot of hopes...

16-12-2019, 04:00 AM	#11
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	So, yet another update in this. I haven’t found my cowl which is more a little annoying. I have however bought another so the three (mudguard, tank and cowl) are off to be sprayed red. In an effort to make it look a little different it’s going to get a white stripe or two stayed along the length too. I’m thinking it could look really good - which is more than can be said for the rest of it! Oh well, decision made now anyhow!

28-01-2020, 05:48 PM	#13
Goofle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Powys Bike: M900 Posts: 334	It may be easy - I’m a computer chump!