Back with a M900 series I

[Albie]

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[Albie]

After a week off on holiday and then back to work progress has been slow. This weekend though is seeing a lot of progress and today the Ohlins went back on the bike meaning that she will be on the floor by tomorrow and wheeled around and prepped prior to Proteam Ducati recommisioning her soon.
The Ohlins is now neatly fitted and tbh was tight fitting in and amongst the oil catch tank breather.
Rear hugger and under mudguard refitted. Side pods back on. Exhaust is fitted loosely as awaiting the rear clamp and left hand silencer fitted. Obviously left hanger is on as is gearchange link and sidestand all tightened down.
Fitted tank components drain plug, breather tubes original NOS fuel tap and had to use the newer fuel level sensor as the original one ( the alloy one ) the two wires are bare where looks like get caught but possible repair if I can. Tank and seat fitted.
Fitted the original spec handlebar grips last thing.
Hoping she comes off the bike lift tomorrow and can roll her around and then finish right hand side as I need to fit brake parts hanger and rear caliper and tighten bolt on swingarm before fitting exhaust and throttle grip and oil service decal on clutch case.
Finished making my period original number plate and the decal looks very good and very pleased with the outcome.

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[Pedro]

That is spot on, nicely done Albie

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Pedro

That is spot on, nicely done Albie

Many thanks I do try my best.

[Albie]

The bike has left the building


https://www.facebook.com/albie62/vid...4891832874479/

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Albie

The bike has left the building


https://www.facebook.com/albie62/vid...4891832874479/

Can't see the video: your link directs me to a Farcebook login page.

I don't have a Farcebook login as I don't want one, so that's as far as I get with it.

Haven't forgotten your query about bar ends, just haven't done it yet.

[utopia]

Nice one, Albie.
Though I can't access the vid.

Not only do you succeed in doing your best but also your best is pretty damn good.

[Darren69]

Looks better than new mate. you probably couldn't get more original than that? Amazing work, I'm thinking that shock hose may fret the frame paint though! Didn't see a vid originally either, but the link didn't work anyway.

[350TSS]

Agree on all fronts - a superb job, sadly I also agree that the hose is likely to fret the frame.
I still have one bar end waiting on my bench for you to pick up

[Albie]

Thanks for all the nice comments. I don't think I will have issue with the hose to be fair as the remote is fixed anyway on the frame as it would be down the side option. The motion is on the shock side which has adequate movement I believe but I will be watching it for sure. I do have the option of running the hose under instead of over but I wanted it hidden from view as this shock is a bonus to a stock bike. I have choices at least.
It was such a nice feeling getting this far and a relief because the show is not over as the lady has not sung a note as yet. Bear in mind I bought her with a crank issue got that repaired but not yet been started and then the engine was overhauled finding a broken valve closer.
I have faith and have spent everything on new parts to hopefully have it run smooth and lovely but I have at least time before the weekender to iron out any issues.


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[Jez900ie]

Good job! When are you planning the start up & shake down ride?

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Good job! When are you planning the start up & shake down ride?

Hope by the end of month. Busy next weekend working weekend after but commisioning will be done by Ducati Proteam trusted guys.

[utopia]

Watch out for carb icing if your test runs are going to be that late in the year.
My 750 had its first stutter in the early morning chill and damp last weekend.
I suggest buying some proFST stuff now.

[Davy]

It's been great reading and watching this build and getting some advice for my own engine fix along the way . So it's great to finally see her on her own two feet so to speak. Congratulations Albie she's a keeper!

Good job
Your bike is really cute